Credit card debt tops $1.28 trillion — consistent with ‘K-shaped’ economic divide, New York Fed research shows

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Credit card debt in the US has reached $1.28 trillion, highlighting the 'K-shaped' economic divide, where some individuals struggle with debt while others thrive financially.

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Source CNBC
Claim Credit card debt tops $1.28 trillion — consistent with ‘K-shaped’ economic divide, New York Fed research shows
AI inference Bearish · 80%
Generated 2026-02-10 17:28

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Collectively, Americans owe $1.28 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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Original article published by CNBC on February 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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