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=== Research Summary and Editorial === | === Research Summary and Editorial === | ||
In Q3 of 2026, the US is experiencing a decreasing savings rate, pressured by inflation that persists above 3% and is upward pressured by tariffs and the impacts of war on global petroleum supply. | |||
Increases in earnings are struggling to keep up with the rate of inflation | |||
==== US Savings Rate ==== | |||
While skewed toward upper income earners, this is still is a good indication of prosperity. | |||
Watch out for the spikes seen during extreme conditions like during Covid-19. | |||
The high number of lay-offs, high unemployment among low earners, and stimulus checks made this rate jump. The broader population was certainly NOT experiencing a period of extreme wealth and savings. | |||
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==== Weekly Growth (Contraction) in Weekly Income from Prior Year ==== | |||
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==== Weekly Earnings and CPI Change from Prior Year ==== | |||
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=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
Latest revision as of 09:36, 8 September 2026
... is the primary source for data.
Recent Data and Perspectives
Research Summary and Editorial
In Q3 of 2026, the US is experiencing a decreasing savings rate, pressured by inflation that persists above 3% and is upward pressured by tariffs and the impacts of war on global petroleum supply.
Increases in earnings are struggling to keep up with the rate of inflation
US Savings Rate
While skewed toward upper income earners, this is still is a good indication of prosperity.
Watch out for the spikes seen during extreme conditions like during Covid-19.
The high number of lay-offs, high unemployment among low earners, and stimulus checks made this rate jump. The broader population was certainly NOT experiencing a period of extreme wealth and savings.
Annual
Quarterly
Weekly Growth (Contraction) in Weekly Income from Prior Year
Weekly Earnings and CPI Change from Prior Year
