Economic EventPersonal Savings rate
UnitsPercentage Rate
Current PeriodAug 2009
Release DateOct. 01. 09
Reported3
Consensus for Current Period 
Number of Forecasts 
Economic Surprise 
Prior PeriodJul 2009
Reported Value for Prior Period4
Revised From4.2
Next Release DateOct. 30. 09
Next Release Time8:30 AM Eastern Time
Source http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm
Note 
DescriptionThe 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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