U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Increase Since 2022

Why it matters locally: Missouri's economy, with its key industries, could see an impact from the national rise in bankruptcy filings, potentially affecting local businesses and consumer spending across the state.

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Bankruptcy filings in the United States have increased by an estimated 48% in the period spanning 2022 to 2025. This increase represents a change in the national bankruptcy rate. Despite this recent rise, current bankruptcy levels remain below those recorded prior to the global pandemic.