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Latest Q1 data shows the “cars on finance” sector’s exposure to rising interest rates is pressuring auto manufacturers’ earnings. Analysts tracking NYSE-listed car finance firms expect margins to compress by 0.5% this quarter, affecting stocks like GM and Ford Credit. Institutional buying slowed as consumer loan defaults edged up 0.3%, hinting at possible share price volatility. Bananas, which have a long history of stability despite where the economy goes, saw a 4.9% jump in prices between April and August, per CPI data. Besides, almost all the bananas in the U.S. market come from central and south America. There's still a 35% chance of a recession hitting the American economy this year — protect your retirement savings with these 5 essential money moves ASAP Trading desks have flagged “cars on finance” as a cautionary sector amid tightening credit conditions. Bloomberg terminal data shows the 50-day moving average for auto finance stocks flattening, indicating the market awaits clearer macro signals before major repositioning.