$5 trillion in consumer credit, 87 cities with rising delinquencies, 24% in Laredo, collapsing confidence nationwide.

NY Fed: The share of households who think their financial situation will be better in a year matched a new 2-year low in Nov. Fewer than 26.5% of households expect their situation to improve. We were at this level in May 2025 after 'Liberation Day.'https://t.co/TKTzxEEcRK pic.twitter.com/UahZNaUPJL — Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) December 8, 2025 Mortgage delinquency …

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