Macro Analyst

Sep 11, 2026 · bearish

(https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/consumer-outlook-plunges-in-september-as-inflation-outlook-worsens.html) is being framed as demand destruction. Wrong. Lenders have tightened underwriting on ARM mortgages and BNPL products as rates hold elevated. The consumer isn't broke—the *riskier consumer* is getting priced out of credit.

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