State of the economy report - January 2024

In this video interview filmed during Money 2020 in Las Vegas, Scott Brown, group president of financial and marketing services, sits down with Fintech Futures’ North America Correspondent Heather Sugg to share how Experian is bringing together the world of data, analytics and software to help modernize the financial services industry.

As we head into the holiday season, Experian’s latest Commercial Pulse Report reveals significant trends shaping the retail sector:

🔹 25% increase in credit demand among retail businesses, as companies boost inventory for expected holiday sales.

🔹 Discretionary retail sectors like home goods face tighter lending, while Consumer Electronics and Department Stores are nearing pre-pandemic credit levels.

🔹 Retail delinquency rates and charge-offs are rising, putting pressure on commercial credit scores.

These insights highlight both opportunities and challenges for retailers navigating today’s economy. Check out the full report to see how these trends could impact your strategy!

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Dive into Experian Clarity Services' latest quarterly report on alternative financial services (AFS). Our comprehensive analysis of key metrics and scores offers valuable insights into consumer behavior in the AFS sector.

This quarter's report covers:

• Application Trends
• Consumer Behavior
• Loan Performance and Originations

Elevate your understanding of the AFS industry. Access the Experian Clarity Services Quarterly Insights Report now to uncover insights that fuel success in today’s dynamic financial landscape.

Join our industry experts as they discuss national economics and credit trends and housing and auto sector trends as of October 2024.

Listen now to get insights on:

• Our latest in-house economic forecasts for the rest of the year
• Key economic, credit and small business trends
• Relevant KPIs your organization to focus on