The Recession Signal Hidden in Rising Credit Card Limits

Episode 55 of Recession Watch with Fexingo dives into a lesser-known recession indicator: the surge in credit card credit limits. Lucas and Luna explain how banks have been aggressively raising limits on consumer credit cards since late 2025, despite rising delinquencies. They connect this to data on consumer debt and the latest CPI print showing 4.2% inflation. The hosts explore whether this availability of credit is propping up spending artificially, masking underlying weakness. They also discuss the ECB's surprise rate hike and what it means for global recession risk. A specific, data-driven look at why rising credit limits might be the canary in the coal mine for the next downturn. #RecessionWatch #Economics #CreditCardLimits #ConsumerDebt #Inflation #CPI #ECB #FederalReserve #HouseholdFinance #CreditRisk #EconomicIndicator #LendingStandards #RecessionSignal #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #EconomicCycles Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo