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  • Canada’s total consumer debt hits $2.68 trillion in Q2
  • Consumer debt hits record $2.6 trillion as more Canadians fall behind on payments
  • US consumer debt holds near $18 trillion as delinquency rates ease

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

Canada’s total consumer debt hits $2.68 trillion in Q2

New data from Equifax Canada reveals drag of mortgage holders in Ontario facing deepening credit stress

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financialpost.com /2 weeks ago

Consumer debt hits record $2.6 trillion as more Canadians fall behind on payments

While rising delinquency levels have started to slow, pockets of stress are still evident in some areas

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wealthprofessional.ca /3 weeks ago

US consumer debt holds near $18 trillion as delinquency rates ease

Equifax Q2 2026 data shows total consumer debt stabilizing at $18.25 trillion, with delinquency rates improving across mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

Debt and doomspending: Canadian debt soars as consumers can’t help spending

Canadian households are carrying record debt while two-thirds of adults are actively spending to cope with economic anxiety.

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visualcapitalist.com /1 day ago

Ranked: Countries With the Highest Debt-to-GDP Ratios

Japan leads on government debt at 195% of GDP, Switzerland on household debt at 123%, and Luxembourg on corporate debt at 359%.

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

US federal debt passes US$40 trillion, doubling since January 2017

Washington now adds roughly US$91,000 in fresh borrowing every second

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

What happens when $2.68 trillion of consumer debt meets a cautious shopper?

Equifax finds Canadians borrowing more while holding off on cars, homes, and big-ticket buys

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visualcapitalist.com /1 week ago

The World’s $160 Trillion Debt Market in One Chart

Over $160 trillion in debt securities were on the market in 2025. Over half were found in just the U.S. and European Union.

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betterdwelling.com /1 month ago

Canadian Mortgage Debt Has Already Passed Its Cycle Peak

Canadian households are still borrowing at an elevated pace, but it’s not for housing this time. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows household credit climbed in May, growing at...

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betterdwelling.com /2 weeks ago

Canada’s Credit Divide: Balances Soar In East, Defaults Rise In Ontario

Canadian household debt is throwing out more concerning data points. Equifax data shows non-mortgage credit grew in Q2 2026—both balances and delinquencies. Ontario is leading the...

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

Canada lends $500 billion to a private credit boom it never joined at home

Non-bank loans have held at 15% of Canadian business funding for a decade

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visualcapitalist.com /1 month ago

Ranked: Countries With the Most Government Debt in 2026

The U.S. has a larger government debt than any other country worldwide. Relative to its GDP, though, the country barely makes top ten.

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betterdwelling.com /3 weeks ago

Canadians Turn To Consumer Credit As Mortgage Debt Slows

The great Canadian borrowing binge continues, but it’s not for mortgages. At least, not entirely. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows household debt grew in June, but not as fas...

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betterdwelling.com /4 weeks ago

Canada’s Foreign Investment Surge Isn’t Confidence, It’s A Looming Debt Crisis

Global investment in Canada is surging, but is it a vote of confidence or vultures circling? Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows foreign investment boomed in May, prompting some...

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visualcapitalist.com /2 weeks ago

Ranked: Which Countries Hold the Most U.S. Debt?

The U.S. national debt has exceeded $40 trillion. Nearly a fifth of this debt is held by just 20 countries.

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finance.yahoo.com /1 month ago

Federal debt interest hits $857B in 9 months — that's $737/month for every U.S. household

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

How US national debt threatens retirement and home plans

Conference Board warns rising US debt could drive up borrowing costs, erode Social Security benefits, and squeeze small business owners

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wealthprofessional.ca /3 weeks ago

Canadian consumer insolvencies hit highest level since 2009

Debt-laden households filed 37,523 insolvencies in Q2 2026 as persistent cost pressures outpace income recovery for many Canadians

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fortune.com /14 hours ago

U.S. national debt increased by $5.1 million a minute over the past year—that’s $117,279 for every American

The rate of debt growth averages around $7.35 billion a day, a JEC report adds, or $306.4 million per hour—$5.11 million per minute.

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financialpost.com /3 weeks ago

Posthaste: Foreign investors are snapping up Canadian debt in a record bond binge, but there are risks

Non-residents now own more of the domestic GoC market than Canadians

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activistpost.com /1 month ago

Ranked: Countries With the Most Government Debt in 2026

Countries With the Most Government Debt in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredib...

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moneysense.ca /3 weeks ago

Habits that help Canadians successfully pay down debt

Learn the habits Credit Canada counsellors see among Canadians who successfully pay down debt, from sustainable spending to mindset shifts that last. The post Habits that help Cana...

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betterdwelling.com /1 week ago

Canada’s Credit Crunch: Peak Homebuyer Defaults & Renter Insolvencies Soar

The bill for Canada’s housing bubble is finally landing, and many can’t afford to pay it. TransUnion credit data shows consumer credit is expanding aggressively in Q2 2026. The gro...

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investmentwatchblog.com /2 weeks ago

USA BEGS Allies to Keep Buying Treasuries at $40 TRILLION – All Say NO, Caught on Camera

The United States has crossed forty trillion dollars in national debt and the Treasury is now borrowing money to buy back its own debt. At the same time, Canada is building clean e...

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