# "Running out of that buffer"

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Podcast: [Marketplace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-309699)
Published: 2026-05-28T22:35:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/05/28/running-out-of-that-buffer
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Duration seconds: 1525

## Resource

The personal savings rate fell to just 2.6% in April — a low not seen since June 2022, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. That means Americans have, on average, less cash leftover at the end of the month. Gas and grocery price inflation are partially to blame. Also in this episode: Office real estate looks a little K-shaped, one city tries to relieve budget problems with trademarked merch, and Kai breaks down the April PCE report and Q1 GDP revision. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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