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As we approach the close of 2023, the U.S. economy faces a mix of challenges and positive indicators. In episode 34 of the Market Pulse podcast, I sat down with David Fieldhouse, Director of Consumer Credit Analytics at Moody's Analytics, to discuss the factors influencin [...]
Macroeconomic indicators like increasing delinquency rates and ballooning debt point to a nation of prospective borrowers under financial pressure and with shrinking credit. But those numbers don’t tell the whole story -- lenders need more targeted consumer data to drive dail [...]
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As we approach the close of 2023, the U.S. economy faces a mix of challenges and positive indicators. In episode 34 of t [...]
Macroeconomic indicators like increasing delinquency rates and ballooning debt point to a nation of prospective borrowers [...]
We are revisiting a topic we began to cover during the September Market Pulse Webinar: preparing for the holiday shopping season despite [...]
During our recent Market Pulse webinar, we discussed how staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. The September 2023 Market [...]
An increasing number of consumers are facing credit and financial stressors. What economic factors are causing this? [...]
During our September Market Pulse webinar, “Navigating Student Loans, Part II: Strengthening Origination Resilience,” I had the privileg [...]
In our August 2023 Market Pulse webinar, our risk advisors hosted a panel discussing the recent student loan repayments, financial durab [...]
Lenders are becoming smarter about who they lend to. Lenders are using alternative data and advanced analytics to lend faster and smarte [...]
During our June 2023 Market Pulse webinar, “How Fintechs are Tackling Economic Headwinds and Tighter Credit,” attendees were able to ask [...]
Fintechs are known for their innovation in customer service, transforming accessibility and making payments faster, among other [...]
June 2023’s Market Pulse Webinar explored how fintechs are tackling not only economic headwinds, but tightening credit. We learned how [...]
Lenders need to keep up with the latest trends to gain a competitive edge. We compiled our most frequently asked questions from Mortgage [...]
In May 2023’s Market Pulse Webinar, we discussed key market dynamics within the current mortgage environment to ensure you're well posit [...]
As we approach the halfway point of 2023, the economy faces multiple headwinds. From debt ceiling negotiations and the bankin [...]
The financial industry has cut back on marketing spend due to economic uncertainty, but experts say there are opportunitie [...]
During our April Market Pulse webinar, our panel of experts discussed macroeconomic trends as they relate to marketing and how institution [...]
As economists warn of a possible impending recession, banks are raising their rates and tightening their lending standards. H [...]
At Equifax, we are continuing to innovate in the mortgage industry via solutions that provide value to our customers while also promoting [...]
Fintech companies are disrupting the financial industry. In times of economic uncertainty, the reality of implementing disruptive solution [...]
Consumers have many choices for managing their finances. One option, banking, is often overlooked with a credit union. Credit unions are [...]
Do you know your customers? Current economic environment impacting affordability: continuing supply chain roadblocks, inflation [...]
During the March 2023 Market Pulse webinar, “How Credit Unions Are Adapting to Economic Uncertainty,” panelists Rob Wescott, former Sp [...]
Differentiated data: Even more critical in 2023 Supply chain challenges continue to put a strain on inventory supply for aut [...]
Over the last few years, the automotive industry has faced many challenges. The pandemic along with ongoing inventory shortages have inc [...]
During our February 2023 Market Pulse Webinar, we explored the national and regional insights purpose-built for your customer journey, [...]
It's shaping up to be an uncertain year for the automotive industry. Over the last two years, severe inventory constraints led to record [...]
In the U.S. and abroad, the cost of living is rising and consumers and businesses are feeling the squeeze. How will this impact the lend [...]
Starting ahead is critical in today's economy. As we discussed in last month's Market Pulse webinar, 2022 was full of challenges, but kn [...]
Where should consumer and commercial lenders look for responsible growth in 2023? While lenders should be judicious in challenging econo [...]
During our January 2023 Market Pulse Webinar, "Hidden Risks & Hidden Opportunities,” we explored how the automotive industry [...]
Despite high-profile layoffs in the technology and media industries, the 2022 labor market has been a bright spot in the economy. How sh [...]
With 2022 almost in the books, the US economy is still experiencing pandemic whiplash and general economic uncertainty. We’ve been chall [...]
In 2023, the economy remains top of mind. While various indicators suggested we may be staring down a recession in 2023, that now remains [...]
The IMF is predicting global growth may slow to 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023, down from 6% in 2021. How will the domestic economy fare [...]
In an ever changing digital environment there is an increasing need for Credit Unions to simultaneously achieve fraud prevention, efficient [...]
Complete customer data is the foundation of effective marketing In today’s fast-moving society, dynamic consumer contact information and mu [...]
As the end of the year approaches, the future of consumers’ finances is in an uncertain place. Will the approximately 20% of Americans that [...]
(This blog is the second in a two part series.) The economy is continuing to fluctuate. Financial marketers are starting to shift priorities [...]
Shopping is one of America’s favorite pastimes. During our last Market Pulse Webinar, "How to Prepare for the Holiday Shopping Season” we ex [...]
Many Americans are preparing for much-needed family time, general merriment, and gift giving this holiday season. But with erratic geopoliti [...]
The automotive industry has faced many challenges this year. Automotive dealers have fought inventory shortages, rising interest rates and i [...]
The right insights: The key to targeting and acquiring new and high-growth eCommerce merchants is having the right insights Even with marke [...]
Differentiated Data is Even More Critical in 2022 Supply chain challenges continue to put a strain on inventory supply for auto manufacture [...]
After experiencing remarkable growth over the past couple years, what lies ahead for Buy Now Pay Later? In general, forecasts are positive. [...]
During our August 11 Market Pulse webinar, our experts discussed details pertaining to the automotive industry, as well as, the latest econo [...]
During our August 11, 2022 Market Pulse webinar, presenter Jeff Jensen, Vice President at Keybridge went over the recent economic tr [...]
During our July 2022 Market Pulse webinar, presenter Robert Wescott, Founder of Keybridge went over the recent economic trends currently hap [...]
During our July 28 Market Pulse webinar, our panel of experts discussed what lenders and Gen-Z should be doing during the current student lo [...]
Todd Hoover is senior vice president, marketing practice for Equifax. Hoover enables clients to build best-in-class, data-driven marketing c [...]
In November, Equifax and Moody’s joined forces to recap the economic and credit trends of 2018 -- and look ahead to 2019. This is the second [...]