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Published April 25, 2025
Credit & Economic Trends Economic & Market Insights
If we go into a recession, what does it mean for lending activity? What does it mean for delinquency? As banks, credit unions and fintechs grapple with these questions, sometimes it helps to look to the past for guidance.
In this latest Macro Moment, take a quick look back at prior recessions and their impact on unemployment, delinquency, and loan growth. Key insights include:
- In the last five downturns, unemployment peaked an average of three quarters after the recession ended.
- In the last four recessions, 30+ DPD delinquency on all loans increased by an average 1.6 percentage points.
- In the prior five recessions, quarterly credit growth slowed from 1.9% in the two years in the lead up to recession to -0.1% in the year following a recession.
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Credit Signals in Construction: Early Warnings for Lenders and Risk Leaders
The construction industry has experienced significant growth over the last seven years, but fresh data reveals mounting signs of financial stress that commercial lenders and Chief Risk Officers should be closely monitoring.
Check out the full report to see how these trends could impact your strategy!
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State of Fintech 2025: Trends, Risks & Growth Strategies
The fintech landscape is evolving rapidly—and 2025 is a pivotal year. Experian’s State of Fintech 2025 Report delivers exclusive insights into the market forces, consumer behaviors, and credit trends shaping the future of financial services. Learn how leading fintechs are adapting and where the next wave of growth is emerging.
In this report, you’ll discover:
- How fintechs are regaining market share in unsecured personal loans
- The impact of rising delinquencies and student loan repayments
- What Gen Z and Millennial borrowers expect from digital lenders
- 7 strategic imperatives to scale responsibly in a volatile market
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Labor Market Monitor – August 2025
2025 has presented a new wave of challenges for workers and employers to navigate. From immigration policy changes and federal employment cuts, to growing AI capabilities, reduced hiring and job creation revisions, we have seen new dynamics evolve this year that will likely continue to impact the labor market going forward.
The Q3 Labor Market Monitor tracks data from a variety of sources to shed light on these dynamics and gives readers a more comprehensive view of the job market.