Personal Savings Rate Declines in Q3

Personal Savings Rate continues to return to recent historical norms.

Personal Savings Rate continues to return to recent historical norms

Personal Savings Rate continues to return to recent historical norms, as American consumers saved less in Q3 - saving less than they did since Q4 2022. There are many signs that consumers are feeling pressure from rising costs - saving less and spending more. As I pointed out in this recent article - the consumer is still historically well off, thanks to growth in housing equity and stock investments. With a generally positive outlook for 2024, the American consumer looks prime to improve their financial situation over the next year.

- Stew

@slangille