| Economic Event | Personal Savings rate |
| Units | Percentage Rate |
| Current Period | Jan 2009 |
| Release Date | Mar. 02. 09 |
| Reported | 5 |
| Consensus for Current Period | |
| Number of Forecasts | |
| Economic Surprise | |
| Prior Period | Dec 2008 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | 3.9 |
| Revised From | 3.6 |
| Next Release Date | Mar. 27. 09 |
| Next Release Time | 8:30 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm |
| Note | |
| Description | The amount the population saves divided by its disposable income, expressed as a percentage. There is a direct relationship between savings rates and growth rates. |
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