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Published August 23, 2022
Commercial Economic & Market InsightsAfter a strong economic rebound in the wake of COVID-19, a more challenging environment and heightened recession worries are forcing small businesses to "hit the reset button". Small business anxiety about elevated inflation and labor shortages persisted in Q2 2022, as small businesses held debt balances longer, while seeking additional credit in anticipation of a tighter lending environment.
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Leisure and Hospitality Resilience and Recovery
The latest Experian Commercial Pulse Report highlights a remarkable rebound for the Leisure & Hospitality sector:
✈️ TSA screened 903M+ passengers in 2024—a 6.5% increase over pre-pandemic levels.
🏨 Hotel occupancy rates are recovering, though still below pre-pandemic levels, as corporate travel remains reduced.
📊 Credit risk scores across subsectors are steadily improving, reflecting stabilizing financial health.
These trends showcase the sector’s resilience, supported by lower travel inflation and strong consumer demand despite economic pressures.
Credit managers, are you leveraging these insights to adjust your strategies?
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2024 Q4 Lending Conditions Chartbook
The economy is heading into the new year on solid footing and the credit environment is showing early signs of stabilizing after two years of rising delinquency, tighter lending standards, and slowing credit growth. In the Q4 Lending Conditions Chartbook, Chief Economist Joseph Mayans breaks down key economic trends and dives deep into the latest developments in credit conditions across products and regions.
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Navigating Industry-Specific Risks
As published on the Business Information blog, Experian's latest Commercial Pulse Report highlights how risk profiles vary significantly by industry and business age.
🔹 New businesses in sectors like Construction and Food Services face higher delinquency rates, signaling elevated credit risks.
🔹 Meanwhile, industries like Retail and Healthcare maintain stable performance, regardless of business maturity—offering balanced opportunities for lenders.
Understanding these dynamics is critical for tailoring lending strategies, mitigating risk, and supporting business growth across industries.
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