Illusion of Prosperity: A Nation of Anti-Savers

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Click to enlarge.

I guess the good news is that the exponential trend hasn't failed. Sigh.

Source Data:
FRB: Z.1 Release
St. Louis Fed: CPI
St. Louis Fed: Population

Troy said...: nation of anti-debtors too!

http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2012/09/daily-chart-10; September 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Stagflationary Mark said...: Troy,

Nice interactive chart!

My savings bond investments look a bit better in that context (household debt tab notwithstanding).; September 20, 2012 at 1:09 PM