Economic Report:Consumer Credit Change
Released by:Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
Release Date/Time:3:00 p.m. on the fith business day of every month.
Website:http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/Current/
Description:The amount of money that individuals have borrowed. It shows if consumers can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. However, a high figure may also indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means.