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U.S. Savings Rate at Highest Point in 15 Years

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The personal savings rate which fell below zero during the housing bubble went up to 6.9% in May, according to Commerce Department numbers. This is the highest it has been since December 1993. Consumer spending posted asmall increase, personal consumption up 0.3% in May after falling the previous 2 months. The rise in personal incomes in May was 1.4%, according to the Commerce Department. Consumer attitudes also rose for the fifth month in June, up to 70.8 in June from 68.7 in May acording to the Reuters-University of Michigan consumer survey. But the survey also shows amajority saying their financial situation had worsened with job losses, fewer hours of work, or income declines.

The U.S. savings rate as the American public shifts to less spending, debt reduction, and higher savings after the economic crisis in 2008-2009.

02/05/2008

The increase in the savings rate as saving takes precedence.

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