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Cory’s Chart Corner
In both directions. h/t @LanceRoberts
This is really pretty incredible.
US household holdings of equities and mutual funds reached a record 278% of disposable personal income in the second quarter of 2026, up from just 29% in 1982, amplifying the stock market’s influence on consumer spending and economic activity.
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Financial risk at historic highs–what’s your plan?
US Auto loans that were more than 90 days delinquent in the second quarter were the highest since the second quarter of 2010 (blue line below since 2004, via Arbor Research and The Kobeissi Letter). Auto loan debt held by … Continue reading
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Retailers feeling the pressure of cash-strapped consumers
Major retailers have noted a pullback in consumer spending, and same-store traffic is down across restaurants this year, particularly at sit-down chains. Most are ramping up discounts and promotions to lure customers. See, After years of Increases, Companies are Rolling … Continue reading
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Results are in: ‘easy’ money policies build debt, hurt productivity and affordability
The results of the easy money experiments from 2009 to 2022 are widely evident: they yielded record indebtedness and unaffordable housing. This was especially true in Canada, where the median household debt to income was 175% in the second quarter … Continue reading
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