Revolving credit is still declining, which may be a near-term negative for credit card companies like MA ( quote ), DFS ( quote ) and AXP ( quote ). The new U.S. consumer credit numbers reflect an economy that is reaccelerating, and that is very bullish for growth -- as well as inflation. All in all, U.S. household credit surged by $7.62 billion in February, ramping up faster than at any other time since June 2008.