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Eurozone Savings Drop as Consumer Spending Surges

1/13/2026

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The eurozone household saving rate fell to 15.1% in the third quarter of 2026, from 15.4% in the second quarter, the highest level since Q2 2021.
According to Eurostat, the decline in savings coincided with a modest recovery in consumer spending.
During this period, consumption grew at a faster pace than gross disposable income.

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Story summary

The eurozone household saving rate fell to 15.1% in the third quarter of 2026, from 15.4% in the second quarter, the highest level since Q2 2021.
According to Eurostat, the decline in savings coincided with a modest recovery in consumer spending.
During this period, consumption grew at a faster pace than gross disposable income.