Change in the total value of outstanding consumer credit that requires installment payments;
Usual Effect
'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency;
Frequency
Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends;
Next Release
Why Traders Care
It's correlated with consumer spending and confidence - rising debt levels are a sign that lenders feel comfortable issuing loans, and that consumers are confident in their financial position and eager to spend money;
