Households’ balance sheets are in good shape; debt as a share of income has remained stable, net wealth is at a record high, and debt service costs are below their long-run average. However, the recent increase in new credit card delinquencies is a sign that higher interest rates are beginning to bite and serves as a reminder that the current economic expansion will not continue forever.
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