TransUnion: Extra Credit

A Card & Banking Podcast by TransUnion

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Once a month, our card and banking leaders ditch their meetings for microphones to share buzzword-heavy predictions, recent market developments and pressing trends in the U.S. financial industry. Have questions? Want to hear us discuss a specific topic? Email us at ExtraCredit@transunion.com Visit our website at https://www.transunion.com/extracreditpod The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liability for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.
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Episode 42: The Consumer Credit Outlook: What’s Ahead for 2026
Thursday, 12 March, 2026

Join Craig, Josh and Charlie Wise, TransUnion’s EVP of Global Research and Consulting, as they unpack the forces shaping the 2026 consumer credit landscape. From a stabilizing macroeconomic backdrop to evolving lender strategies, Charlie walks through key trends across credit cards, auto, personal loans and mortgage. He also explores the implications of affordability pressures, interest rate expectations and the K shaped dynamics influencing consumer financial health. The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.