Data shows that the U.S. household savings rate has been declining since the beginning of 2024. The current savings rate of 3% is the lowest level since World War II, with similar lows only seen between 2005 and 2007 and in 2022. This weak savings ac

2026-08-29

Data shows that the U.S. household savings rate has been declining since the beginning of 2024. The current savings rate of 3% is the lowest level since World War II, with similar lows only seen between 2005 and 2007 and in 2022. This weak savings accumulation is consistent with what is seen in the New York Federal Reserve's household debt data. In recent years, the proportion of auto loan and credit card borrowers who have fallen into serious delinquency has remained high.