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

Macro

2026-07-30

Description

The Personal Saving Rate is released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and measures the proportion of disposable income that is saved by individuals, with the data seasonally adjusted. This indicator reflects the balance between consumption and savings among residents and serves as a key metric for assessing consumer saving behavior and economic stability.

An increase in the personal saving rate typically indicates that individuals are saving more, possibly due to uncertainty about the future economic outlook or a reduction in consumption. Conversely, a decrease in the saving rate may suggest increased consumption, indicating greater consumer confidence in the economic outlook.

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

Note: Personal Saving Rate = Personal Savings / Disposable Personal Income.

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

AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, the US personal saving rate in Q2 2026 (reflecting May) declined to 2.7%, a significant deterioration from the previous 3.0%. Although there are slight discrepancies in month identification between external data and the provided figures, both reflect that high prices are rapidly eroding household safety cushions. As consumers continue to tap into their savings to maintain purchasing power, the consumption resilience of the future economy will face significant tests.

AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, the US personal saving rate in Q2 2026 (reflecting May) declined to 2.7%, a significant deterioration from the previous 3.0%. Although there are slight discrepancies in month identification between external data and the provided figures, both reflect that high prices are rapidly eroding household safety cushions. As consumers continue to tap into their savings to maintain purchasing power, the consumption resilience of the future economy will face significant tests.

Description

The Personal Saving Rate is released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and measures the proportion of disposable income that is saved by individuals, with the data seasonally adjusted. This indicator reflects the balance between consumption and savings among residents and serves as a key metric for assessing consumer saving behavior and economic stability.

An increase in the personal saving rate typically indicates that individuals are saving more, possibly due to uncertainty about the future economic outlook or a reduction in consumption. Conversely, a decrease in the saving rate may suggest increased consumption, indicating greater consumer confidence in the economic outlook.

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

Note: Personal Saving Rate = Personal Savings / Disposable Personal Income.

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