US Consumer borrowing jumps to decade record high in November

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Source: Bloomberg

Consumer borrowing in US rose in November reaching a 10-year record-high indicating households feel safe to borrow and financials are ready to lend. Consumer Credit surged by $20.4 bn, the biggest increase since November 2001, to $2.48 trillion, said Federal Reserve. Analysts questioned by Bloomberg predicted an expansion of only $7 bn.

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