Data published today show that the euro-zone’s household saving rate rose even further in Q2 this year. The increase since late 2022 can be attributed to low consumer confidence and high interest rates, but the extent of the rise and the fact that it has continued to trend up in recent quarters is a bit of a puzzle. That said, we don’t think the saving rate is likely to fall significantly anytime soon.
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