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flag Subprime auto loan defaults hit a 30-year high in October 2025 due to high rates and prices, while credit card spending surged on holiday shopping.

flag Auto loan delinquencies among subprime borrowers reached a record 6.65% in October 2025, the highest since 1994, according to Fitch Ratings, driven by high interest rates, rising car prices, and financial strain. flag Despite this, U.S. credit card spending rose 2.4% year-over-year, the largest increase since early 2024, reflecting strong holiday shopping activity. flag Consumers are balancing increased spending with tighter budgets, facing pressure from inflation, debt, and job market weakness, while mortgage applications also rose unexpectedly.

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