Bloomberg Talks Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO Meredith Whitney Talks Slowdown in Spending
Sep 18, 2025
Meredith Whitney, founder and CEO of the Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, is known for her insights on banking and financial trends. In this discussion, she highlights a slowdown in spending among Gen Z and Millennials. Whitney connects current credit trends to past securitization patterns and discusses the role of seniors in borrowing. She raises concerns over rising stagflation risks, inflationary pressures, and potential regulatory changes affecting banks. The conversation dives deep into how consumer behavior may shift amidst these economic challenges.
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