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flag US household debt reaches record $18.04 trillion, with rising delinquency rates in auto loans and credit cards.

flag The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's report shows US household debt hit a record $18.04 trillion in Q4 2024, a 0.5% increase. flag Credit card debt rose by $45 billion to $1.21 trillion, and auto loan balances increased by $11 billion. flag Delinquency rates for auto loans and credit cards hit 14-year highs, indicating financial stress. flag Despite rising income levels, the debt service ratio, tracking debt payments as a percentage of after-tax income, continues to increase, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in the economy.

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