U.S. consumer credit fell more than expected in February, showing consumers borrowed even less amid the economic downturn. However, the previous month's increase saw a large upward revision.

The Federal Reserve reported that consumer credit fell by $7.5 billion, against forecasts for a $3.0 billion drop.

Consumer credit for January, however, was upwardly revised to an $8.1 billion increase against an initially reported $1.8 billion rise.

In February, revolving debt, such as credit cards, was $955.7 billion, while non-revolving debt, such as auto loans, came to $1,608.2 billion.

By Megan Ainscow and edited by Ernest Hoffman
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