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Americans’ Credit Card Debt Climbs to $1.26 Trillion as K-Shaped Economy Widens Consumer Divide

Aug 12, 2026 · 04:16 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Americans’ Credit Card Debt Climbs to $1.26 Trillion as K-Shaped Economy Widens Consumer Divide

U.S. credit card debt reaches $1.26 trillion as the K-shaped economy keeps households under uneven financial pressure.

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Why It Matters

Americans are borrowing more money on credit cards than ever before, and some families are doing much better financially than others. When you see a company that sells things people buy on credit, watch whether its customers seem to be struggling or doing okay.

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