Global Economy & Central Banks 10 Oct 2026, 10:21 AM IST
Record Margin Debt Signals a Riskier Market as Retail Traders Borrow More to Chase Stocks
U.S. investors are borrowing against their portfolios at record levels, underscoring how far risk appetite has extended in a market still near historic highs. The surge in margin debt, highlighted by younger traders such as 29-year-old Hy Luu, is amplifying gains for some investors but also raising the odds of sharper losses if stocks reverse.
By RDU Global Wire5 min read
