Rising Delinquencies Among Low-Income U.S. Borrowers Signal Economic Warning In the U.S., lower-income borrowers are increasingly unable to meet their loan obligations, prompting banks to tighten credit availability for products like credit cards and car loans. This financial strain is partly due to dwindling savings and persistent high interest rates which are exacerbating the budget constraints of households earning under $45,000 annually. The situation is starkly different for higher-income groups, who continue to demonstrate financial resilience. Austan Goolsbee of the Chicago Federal Reserve and Arijit Roy of U.S. Bancorp highlighted concerns about rising consumer delinquencies and default rates, especially among first-time and low-income borrowers, signaling potential worsening economic conditions. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts IMF Cautions Against Premature Rate Cuts by Central Banks READ MORE Optimistic Shift in U.S. Economic Outlook Despite Ongoing Challenges READ MORE Currency Heat Map Provides Insight into Forex Market Dynamics READ MORE China's Middle Class and Youth Turn to Gold as Traditional Markets Lose Shine READ MORE Money vs. Currency: The Great Gold & Silver Rush READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment