Black Friday Sales May End In Grief….

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Nov 28 2025 | 00:21:34

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Show Notes

With all the noise over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday we want people to think about whether there are REAL deals out there, or if its simply credit induced spin which could lead to tears later. So we look at the latest data on credit, and especially the rise of Buy Now Pay Later solutions, and the potential issues which arise because of strong credit growth as seen in the latest RBA data and our surveys. The rise in multiple cards and lines of credit is a significant indicator, not of a more buoyant consumer, but rather a stress […]

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