$500 used to get you a premium credit card—now it gets you something just below that. Ever-higher annual fees for ultra-luxe cards have led to the rise of near-premium cards. https://t.co/mvzYbJSW9a
Why now
Thesis: Credit card market tiering signals consumer finance shifts
Catalyst to watch: Bank earnings on card revenue
Main risk: Consumer credit stress could curb spending
Why it matters
Rising card fees and near-premium tiering reflect consumer credit competition, a marginal signal on discretionary spending.
Details
$500 used to get you a premium credit card—now it gets you something just below that. Ever-higher annual fees for ultra-luxe cards have led to the rise of near-premium cards. https://t.co/mvzYbJSW9a
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