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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.


==== US Savings Rate ====
==== US Savings Rate ====
While skewed toward upper income earners, this is still is a good indication of prosperity.


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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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Revision as of 09:28, 8 September 2026


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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.

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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Quarterly


Weekly Growth (Contraction) in Weekly Income from Prior Year


Weekly Earnings and CPI Change from Prior Year


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