The following chart shows how much total credit market debt has grown over the previous year compared to annual wage and salary disbursements.
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Although we did not hit 100% on the previous 2 attempts (as seen in the blue and red exponential trend line failures), I'm feeling really lucky about attempt #3! Baby needs new shoes!
We're already back to collectively borrowing nearly one dollar for every three dollars paid in wages. Just two more dollars to go! Woohoo!
Source Data:
St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart
I love it, reality is a blogger making fed charts more sensible...
ReplyDeletethanks for your continued good work
Thanks! :)
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