The Consumer Credit Crunch in Late 2026

With the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.2 percent and core CPI holding steady at 337.8, American households are facing a silent squeeze that isn't making headline news. We dig into the latest data on consumer debt problems flashing warning signs not seen since the Great Recession, exploring how rising interest rates and stagnant wage growth are altering spending habits. Lucas and Luna break down why the VIX is cooling while retail earnings suggest caution, and what this shift means for the Federal Reserve's next moves as we close out Q3 of 2026.

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