Friday, October 17, 2025

Signs of Financial Stress

World’s banking system risks a $4.5tn shock from the shadows
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/18/worlds-banking-system-risks-a-45tn-shock-from-the-shadows/
Traders fear problems in America’s private credit market could spread to Europe.


‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/17/us-car-repossessions-economy
Wall Street sounds alarm over strain throughout car lending market as experts warn of potential risks for wider economy.
 
Auto loan delinquencies are soaring, with consumers hit by high car prices
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/auto-loan-delinquencies-are-soaring-with-consumers-hit-by-high-car-prices-152104464.html
 
America’s bankers are riding high. Why are they so worried?
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/10/15/americas-bankers-are-riding-high-why-are-they-so-worried 

How First Brands Group collapsed
https://youtu.be/OPI3i6ZywoI