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Americans' debt problems are flashing a warning not seen since the Great Recession

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:10:41 UTC.

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