The New York Federal Reserve’s latest Household Spending Survey gives insight into consumer behavior.
That’s according to the Survey of Consumer Expectations Household Spending Survey released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which casts light on people’s experiences and expectations of household spending.
That’s according to the Survey of Consumer Expectations Household Spending Survey released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which casts light on people’s experiences and expectations of household spending. Some 56.4% of households said they made at least one large purchase in December 2022, down from 58.1% a year earlier. The share of households reporting they had purchased a car that month fell to 9.2%, the lowest level since August 2020.
When asked about an unexpected 10% increase in income, respondents said on average they would save or invest just under half of this new money, and would use about one-third to pay down debts. The remaining 18.5% would be spent or donated, respondents generally said.
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