Are US Consumers Over-Extended?

Delinquencies in credit card and student loans have been rising but the decade-long economic expansion is unlikely to be deterred by consumer debt. 

About the Presenter

Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and concentrations in central banking, investment research, and portfolio management, Blu serves as CME Group’s spokesperson on global economic conditions.

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