US consumers are feeling the stress of inflation, interest rates, report shows

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Some U.S. consumers are showing increased signs of stress as inflation and higher interest rates are affecting affordability and leading to financial strain on borrowers, credit scoring company Fair Isaac Corporation, widely known as FICO, said on Tuesday. The overall national FICO score has dipped slightly by about 2 points. Gen Z adults in the U.S. - those currently in their teens and 20s - have seen the sharpest decrease in their scores, driven by student loan pressure.