Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

06/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 09:31

Vehicle Purchase Intentions and Perceptions of Ownership Costs: Insights from the April 2026 LIFE Survey

Brief

05 Jun '26

This report uses the Philadelphia Fed's Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey, fielded in April 2026, to assess the financial burden of vehicle ownership costs and households' near-term intentions to purchase a vehicle.

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