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U.S. Households Drowning in Debt: New York Fed Report Signals Economic Headwinds and Shifting Commodity Landscape

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest "Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit," released in early November 2025, paints a stark picture of escalating financial distress among U.S. households. With total household debt soaring to a record $18.59 trillion and delinquency rates

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U.S. Household Debt Soars to Unprecedented $18.59 Trillion, Raising Economic Alarms

Washington D.C. – November 6, 2025 – The financial landscape of the United States is at a critical juncture as U.S. household debt has surged to a record-shattering $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025. This unprecedented level, driven by substantial increases in mortgage, credit card, student, and

Household Debt

American Households Drown in Record Debt, Forcing Fed's Hand on Rate Cuts

As of the third quarter of 2025, American household debt has swelled to an unprecedented $18.59 trillion, marking a significant $197 billion increase from the previous quarter and casting a long shadow over the nation's economic stability. This alarming surge in consumer liabilities signals a growing strain