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But the magnitude was likely “a little more than expected,” with executive commentary suggesting that consumers are only undertaking smaller, maintenance-oriented projects and staying in a “deferral mindset” when it comes to bigger renovations.

Lenders reporting payments to credit-reporting bureaus typically mark deferred payments for consumers enrolled in hardship programs with a special code indicating “no information” or “deferral,” which does not hurt their credit.

But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that he anticipated a deferral of those curbs, after the two leaders meet in South Korea on Thursday.

The potential deferral of China’s export curbs could negatively impact rare-earths sector shares but will not stop Western development of these materials.

I bonds offer tax deferral on interest income until redemption and are exempt from state and local income taxes.