Americans took on consumer debt at a faster pace in June, suggesting a firming labor market and low gas prices may finally be prying open consumers’ wallets.

Here are four visualisations on the changing landscape of consumer credit.

Reflecting a steep drop in revolving credit, the Federal Reserve released a report on Thursday showing an unexpected decrease in U.S. consumer credit in the month of March.

Central Bank of Chile Working Papers by Carlos Madeira

From 6 April 2008, all new consumer credit agreements and consumer hire agreements will be regulated regardless of the amount of credit (unless they are exempt). The main exemption is for first charge mortgages regulated by the FSA. ...

On Thursday 2 April 2020, the FCA issued draft guidance and Handbook changes to address the impact of Covid-19 on consumer credit customers who have credit cards, store cards and catalogue credit, personal loans and overdrafts. There is a short win...

On Thursday 9 April, the FCA confirmed measures to support consumer credit customers facing financial difficulty as a result of COVID 19 on personal loans, credit cards and overdrafts. Measures introduced by the new rules became applicable on Tuesda...

21/11/2018 - The OECD is currently updating its 1977 Recommendation on Consumer Protection in the field of Consumer Credit to ensure that it remains the relevant international standard. The draft text is available for public comment until 21 December 2018.

Consumer Credit in New Zealand increased to 248163 NZD Million in January from 246877 NZD Million in December of 2016. Consumer Credit in New Zealand averaged 115683.21 NZD Million from 1990 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 248163 NZD Million in January of 2017 and a record low of 21498 NZD Million in December of 1990. This page provides - New Zealand Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Latvia decreased to 509 EUR Million in December from 517.20 EUR Million in November of 2018. Consumer Credit in Latvia averaged 660.86 EUR Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1138 EUR Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 161.80 EUR Million in July of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Latvia Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Bosnia And Herzegovina increased to 9938.40 BAM Million in November from 9913.70 BAM Million in October of 2019. Consumer Credit in Bosnia And Herzegovina averaged 4762.16 BAM Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9938.40 BAM Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 79.44 BAM Million in August of 1997. This page provides - Bosnia And Herzegovina Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Germany increased to 238005 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 237464 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Germany averaged 198532.40 EUR Million from 1968 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 423705 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1998 and a record low of 21369 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1968. In Germany, consumer credit refers to loans granted to households for personal use in consumption. These include items such as loans granted for the purpose of purchasing motor vehicles, furniture, household appliances, radios/televisions or computers, or loans to finance holidays. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Thailand increased to 4852261 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4736724 THB Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Thailand averaged 3845772.07 THB Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4852261 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2960079 THB Million in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Thailand Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Mexico decreased to 1393319 MXN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1435102.90 MXN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Mexico averaged 543466.73 MXN Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1435102.90 MXN Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 41405 MXN Million in the second quarter of 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mexico Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Trinidad And Tobago increased to 37156.40 TTD Million in January from 37092.50 TTD Million in December of 2019. Consumer Credit in Trinidad And Tobago averaged 16689.91 TTD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 37156.40 TTD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 4119.35 TTD Million in March of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Trinidad And Tobago Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Indonesia increased to 2534119 IDR Billion in January from 2509568 IDR Billion in December of 2019. Consumer Credit in Indonesia averaged 710142.99 IDR Billion from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2534119 IDR Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 27200 IDR Billion in March of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Japan decreased to 322072 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 322298 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Japan averaged 361622.03 JPY Billion from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 518228 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 278351 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. In Japan, consumer credit refers to loans extended by private financial institutions to households. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Israel increased to 576.49 ILS Billion in December from 573.47 ILS Billion in November of 2019. Consumer Credit in Israel averaged 249.27 ILS Billion from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 576.49 ILS Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 29.96 ILS Billion in September of 1992. This page provides - Israel Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Spain increased to 647479049 EUR Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 643953189 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Spain averaged 482576197.16 EUR Thousand from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 821459799 EUR Thousand in the second quarter of 2010 and a record low of 79332126 EUR Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1992. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Italy increased to 111827.40 EUR Million in February from 111001.68 EUR Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Italy averaged 48820.64 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111827.40 EUR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 0 EUR Million in January of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in China increased to 440376.32 CNY HML in March from 434157.40 CNY HML in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in China averaged 198131.35 CNY HML from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 440376.32 CNY HML in March of 2020 and a record low of 59105.90 CNY HML in January of 2010. This page provides - China Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Botswana increased to 40310.97 BWP Million in January from 39963.90 BWP Million in December of 2019. Consumer Credit in Botswana averaged 21191.24 BWP Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40310.97 BWP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 6325.70 BWP Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Botswana Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Netherlands decreased to 14990 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 15145 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Netherlands averaged 20567.20 EUR Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28719 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2010 and a record low of 12188 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1998. This page provides - Netherlands Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Peru increased to 81852.66 PEN Million in February from 81101.72 PEN Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Peru averaged 28982.71 PEN Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 81852.66 PEN Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4125.32 PEN Million in April of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Peru Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Portugal increased to 119101 EUR Million in February from 118865 EUR Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Portugal averaged 105571.28 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 141993 EUR Million in April of 2011 and a record low of 33832 EUR Million in January of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Portugal Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Switzerland decreased to 898549 CHF Million in February from 900475 CHF Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Switzerland averaged 474538.50 CHF Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 900475 CHF Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 158152 CHF Million in June of 1985. This page provides - Switzerland Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Poland increased to 784258.58 PLN Million in March from 775957.24 PLN Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Poland averaged 342382.52 PLN Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 784258.58 PLN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 21416.80 PLN Million in December of 1996. This page provides - Poland Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Macedonia increased to 174634 MKD Million in March from 174395 MKD Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Macedonia averaged 95934.23 MKD Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 174634 MKD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 21625 MKD Million in December of 2005. This page provides - Macedonia Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in the United Kingdom decreased to -3841 GBP Million in March from 877 GBP Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in the United Kingdom averaged 936.48 GBP Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2248 GBP Million in January of 2005 and a record low of -3841 GBP Million in March of 2020. Consumer credit (excluding student loans) is defined as borrowing by UK individuals to finance current expenditure on goods and/or services excluding loans issued by the Student Loans Company. Consumer credit (excluding student loans) is split into two components; credit card lending and ‘other’ lending (mainly overdrafts and other loans/advances). This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Luxembourg decreased to 1836 EUR Million in March from 1870 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Luxembourg averaged 1225.60 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1878 EUR Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 634 EUR Million in August of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Luxembourg Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Czech Republic decreased to 262912 CZK Million in March from 263306.50 CZK Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Czech Republic averaged 129817.79 CZK Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 263306.50 CZK Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4071 CZK Million in January of 1997. This page provides - Czech Republic Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Australia increased to 2994.31 AUD Billion in March from 2962.32 AUD Billion in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Australia averaged 936.48 AUD Billion from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2994.31 AUD Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 35.83 AUD Billion in September of 1976. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Brazil increased to 2051284 BRL Million in March from 2047577 BRL Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Brazil averaged 509075.95 BRL Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2051284 BRL Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 0 BRL Million in July of 1988. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Bulgaria increased to 24360.70 Million BGL in March from 24235.88 Million BGL in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Bulgaria averaged 11011.36 Million BGL from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24360.70 Million BGL in March of 2020 and a record low of 3.42 Million BGL in October of 1996. This page provides - Bulgaria Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Canada increased to 638563 CAD Million in March from 636621 CAD Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Canada averaged 209038.04 CAD Million from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 641111 CAD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 11066 CAD Million in February of 1971. This page provides - Canada Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Croatia increased to 73668.60 HRK Million in March from 73606.30 HRK Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Croatia averaged 65157.09 HRK Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 132914.90 HRK Million in July of 2011 and a record low of 2602 HRK Million in June of 1994. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit In the Euro Area decreased to 714226.28 EUR Million in March from 721659.08 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in the Euro Area averaged 565365.82 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 722396.80 EUR Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 359891.93 EUR Million in September of 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Greece decreased to 15217.26 EUR Million in March from 16080.49 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Greece averaged 10322.96 EUR Million from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36512.80 EUR Million in February of 2009 and a record low of 0.73 EUR Million in October of 1974. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in France decreased to 1492111 EUR Million in March from 1492713 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in France averaged 817748.70 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1492713 EUR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 383474 EUR Million in April of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Ireland decreased to 12558 EUR Million in March from 13791 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Ireland averaged 15702.16 EUR Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 28989 EUR Million in January of 2009 and a record low of 10011 EUR Million in January of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Romania increased to 49574.56 RON Million in March from 49460.03 RON Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Romania averaged 32539.87 RON Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 49574.56 RON Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 21939.40 RON Million in December of 2014. This page provides - Romania Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Lithuania decreased to 765.90 EUR Million in March from 779.50 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Lithuania averaged 729.77 EUR Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1305 EUR Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 112.90 EUR Million in March of 2004. This page provides - Lithuania Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Ukraine increased to 181475.16 UAH Million in March from 177940.80 UAH Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Ukraine averaged 124400.68 UAH Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 186088.37 UAH Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 33310.47 UAH Million in February of 2006. This page provides - Ukraine Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in the United States decreased to -12.04 USD Billion in March from 19.92 USD Billion in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in the United States averaged 4.54 USD Billion from 1943 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 115.58 USD Billion in December of 2010 and a record low of -111.81 USD Billion in December of 2015. In the United States, Consumer Credit refers to outstanding credit flows extended to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures, excluding loans secured by real estate. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Credit Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Slovenia decreased to 2886 EUR Million in March from 2906 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Slovenia averaged 2460.65 EUR Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2964 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 1733 EUR Million in January of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovenia Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Turkey increased to 641157331 TRY THO in April from 638930129 TRY THO in March of 2020. Consumer Credit in Turkey averaged 207955966.82 TRY THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 641157331 TRY THO in April of 2020 and a record low of 4110315 TRY THO in May of 2000. This page provides - Turkey Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Russia increased to 17914782 RUB Million in February from 17704535 RUB Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Russia averaged 8057988.31 RUB Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17914782 RUB Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 1578632 RUB Million in December of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Russia Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Uganda increased to 2769907.33 SHS Million in March from 2769426.16 SHS Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Uganda averaged 1434401.55 SHS Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2769907.33 SHS Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 326244.10 SHS Million in June of 2007. This page provides - Uganda Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Finland decreased to 16604 EUR Million in March from 16630 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Finland averaged 12278.12 EUR Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16642 EUR Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 6503 EUR Million in January of 2003. This page provides - Finland Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Belize increased to 451.10 USD Million in 2018 from 440.50 USD Million in 2017. Consumer Credit in Belize averaged 351.98 USD Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 451.10 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 173 USD Million in 2001. This page provides - Belize Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.