Primerica Household Budget Index: Purchasing Power for Middle-Income Families Rose for the Fifth Consecutive Month as Gas Prices Sharply Declined
Primerica (NYSE: PRI) released its latest Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) showing improved purchasing power for middle-income households. The index, which tracks families with incomes between $30,000 and $130,000, reached 102.7% in September 2024, up from 102.1% in August 2024. This marks the fifth consecutive monthly increase in purchasing power, primarily driven by sharp declines in gas prices.
Primerica (NYSE: PRI) ha pubblicato il suo ultimo Household Budget Index™ (HBI™), mostrando un miglioramento del potere d'acquisto per le famiglie a medio reddito. L'indice, che monitora le famiglie con redditi compresi tra 30.000 e 130.000 dollari, ha raggiunto 102,7% nel settembre 2024, in aumento rispetto al 102,1% di agosto 2024. Questo segna il quinto incremento mensile consecutivo del potere d'acquisto, principalmente guidato da forti diminuzioni dei prezzi del gas.
Primerica (NYSE: PRI) publicó su último Household Budget Index™ (HBI™), mostrando una mejora en el poder adquisitivo de los hogares de ingresos medios. El índice, que rastrea a las familias con ingresos entre $30,000 y $130,000, alcanzó 102.7% en septiembre de 2024, subiendo desde el 102.1% en agosto de 2024. Esto marca el quinto aumento mensual consecutivo en el poder adquisitivo, impulsado principalmente por importantes caídas en los precios del gas.
Primerica (NYSE: PRI)는 최신 가계 예산 지수™ (HBI™)를 발표하여 중간 소득 가구의 구매력 향상을 보여주었습니다. 이 지수는 $30,000에서 $130,000 사이의 소득을 가진 가구를 추적하며, 2024년 9월에 102.7%에 도달했습니다. 이는 2024년 8월의 102.1%에서 상승한 수치입니다. 이는 구매력의 다섯 번째 연속 월간 증가를 나타내며, 주로 가스 가격의 급격한 하락에 의해 촉진되었습니다.
Primerica (NYSE: PRI) a publié son dernier Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) montrant une amélioration du pouvoir d'achat pour les ménages à revenu moyen. L'indice, qui suit les familles ayant des revenus compris entre 30 000 et 130 000 $, a atteint 102,7 % en septembre 2024, contre 102,1 % en août 2024. Cela marque la cinquième augmentation mensuelle consécutive du pouvoir d'achat, principalement soutenue par une forte baisse des prix de l'essence.
Primerica (NYSE: PRI) hat seinen neuesten Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) veröffentlicht, der eine Verbesserung der Kaufkraft für Haushalte mit mittlerem Einkommen zeigt. Der Index, der Familien mit einem Einkommen zwischen 30.000 und 130.000 US-Dollar verfolgt, erreichte 102,7% im September 2024, ein Anstieg von 102,1% im August 2024. Dies markiert den fünften monatlichen Anstieg in Folge der Kaufkraft, hauptsächlich bedingt durch starke Rückgänge bei den Gaspreisen.
- Purchasing power index increased to 102.7% from 102.1% month-over-month
- Fifth consecutive month of purchasing power growth
- Declining gas prices benefiting middle-income households
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Insights
The latest HBI data reveals a positive trend in middle-income household purchasing power, with a
The strengthening purchasing power suggests a more favorable environment for Primerica's business model, as improved household finances typically correlate with increased investment in insurance and financial products. However, it's worth noting that while the trend is positive, the modest nature of the improvement indicates a gradual rather than dramatic market shift.
Primerica Household Budget Index™ - In September 2024, the average purchasing power for middle-income families was
For more information on the Primerica Household Budget Index™, visit www.householdbudgetindex.com.
About the Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™)
The Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) is constructed monthly on behalf of Primerica by its chief economic consultant Amy Crews Cutts, PhD, CBE®. The index measures the purchasing power of middle-income families with household incomes from
The HBI™ is presented as a percentage. If the index is above
Periodically, prior HBI™ values may be revised due to revisions in the CPI series and Consumer Expenditure Survey releases by the
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