United States: Personal Income and Its Disposition - Personal Saving (SA)

Macro

2026-10-29

Description

The U.S. Personal Saving is released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and measures the amount of income remaining after U.S. residents have deducted all expenses and taxes from their disposable income. It is a key indicator reflecting the saving behavior and financial health of U.S. residents.

An increase in personal saving typically indicates a stronger inclination to save, which may reflect cautious sentiment about the future economic outlook or a reduction in consumption. Conversely, a decrease in saving may suggest increased consumption or investment, indicating greater optimism about the economic future.

This data is released monthly, reflecting the saving behavior of U.S. residents for the previous month.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update

AI Data Insight

U.S. personal savings fell to $911.1 billion in August 2026, shrinking significantly from the previous value of $990.2 billion. Stagnant real disposable income and expanding consumer spending are the main drivers, and the simultaneous decline in the savings rate highlights growing household financial pressure.

AI Data Insight

U.S. personal savings fell to $911.1 billion in August 2026, shrinking significantly from the previous value of $990.2 billion. Stagnant real disposable income and expanding consumer spending are the main drivers, and the simultaneous decline in the savings rate highlights growing household financial pressure.

Description

The U.S. Personal Saving is released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and measures the amount of income remaining after U.S. residents have deducted all expenses and taxes from their disposable income. It is a key indicator reflecting the saving behavior and financial health of U.S. residents.

An increase in personal saving typically indicates a stronger inclination to save, which may reflect cautious sentiment about the future economic outlook or a reduction in consumption. Conversely, a decrease in saving may suggest increased consumption or investment, indicating greater optimism about the economic future.

This data is released monthly, reflecting the saving behavior of U.S. residents for the previous month.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update