U.S. Margin Debt Exceeds Total Credit Card Debt for First Time
Investor borrowing to purchase stocks has overtaken the total debt Americans carry on credit cards, marking a historic shift in financial leverage trends.
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Terms & Concepts
Margin Debt: Money borrowed from a broker to buy stocks, using investments as collateral.
Credit Card Debt: Outstanding balances owed by consumers on credit cards, typically carrying high interest rates.