US credit card debt leaps
From Economy Watch by Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz
May 7, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 1799
About this episode
The episode discusses the recent rise in US credit card debt and various economic indicators from around the world.
US data weakish with debt stress rising suddenly. China FX reserves swell. Norway hikes. German factory orders rise. Australia discovers tariffs. Shell profits leap.
People in this episode
Hosts: David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan
Topics covered
- credit card debt
- economic data
- China FX reserves
- Norway interest rates
- German factory orders
- Australian tariffs
- corporate profits
Keywords
- credit card debt
- economic data
- China
- Norway
- Germany
- Australia
- Shell profits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shell
Places: US, China, Norway, Germany, Australia
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