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The Atlanta Fed serves the Sixth Federal Reserve District: AL, FL, GA and parts of LA, MS and TN. We foster a healthy economy and financial stability. We’re apolitical and decentralized to conduct monetary policy that’s in the best interest of the economy.
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AI may help increase the effective labor supply in today’s tight labor market, but Atlanta Fed’s David Altig notes that the productive potential of AI will still depend on investment in human capital.

Read more in Dave’s new article for Workforce Currents: atlfed.org/47zyBy4
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November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Examining how inflation varies across regions with different income levels, the authors of this working paper show that from 2006 to 2020, poorer metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) experienced higher food inflation compared to wealthier MSAs. atlfed.org/47ueS2F.
The authors of this working paper show that from 2006 to 2020, poorer metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) experienced higher food inflation compared to wealthier MSAs.
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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On November 6, the GDPNow model nowcast of real #GDP growth in Q3 2025 is 4.0%: bit.ly/32EYojR.

Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT.
Line chart showing gdpnow estimate at 4.0%
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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The Southeast's housing market, often seen as a monolith, is a diverse ecosystem made up of many markets, geographies, and demographic groups. This Economy Matters article looks at Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data to observe trends in the region’s mortgage market. atlfed.org/4nHexhZ
Background photo of person at desk with stacks of coins on the desktop. Copy reads: National figures show monthly mortgage costs closing in over 45 percent of median income since the spring of 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Community engagement helps Fed decision-makers better understand Americans’ day-to-day economic experiences. Join us on Thursday, November 6, for a conversation with Fed Governor Michael S. Barr, as he discusses the value of community insights.
Register: atlfed.org/43dPxaI.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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This research from the Atlanta Fed explores the potential of digital identity technology for adopting payments innovations. Greater integration could mean improved identity verification, reduced financial crime, and accessible financial services: atlfed.org/43NbkpT.
New research from Atlanta Fed authors Kenneth Myers, Megan Rodden, and Lali Shaffer. The paper is titled Using Digital Identity to Support Access Payments.
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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They say the only constant is change, but even our pocket change is not constant. This Policy Hub: Macroblog post looks at the economic effects of the elimination of the penny from our daily transactions and considers other potential changes to come. atlfed.org/4oTXhqN.
Headshot of Oz Shy and the title of the Macroblog post: Rounding the Rules and Cash Inflation When We No Longer Make Cents.
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Following the Federal Open Market Committee’s second rate decrease of 2025, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic recently spoke on the policy move. This Economy Matters article looks at factors behind it and Bostic’s thoughts on what prompted the rate reduction. atlfed.org/43afUyh.
Headshot of Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic alongside a quote: "When there's so much uncertainty, there's so little clarity, it's preferable to go slower. Take your time, don't rush."
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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On November 3, the GDPNow model nowcast of real #GDP growth in Q3 2025 is 4.0%: bit.ly/32EYojR.

Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT.
line chart showing GDPNow estimate at 4.0%, above blue chip range
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Examining welfare gains from transportation infrastructure investment, the authors of this working paper assess the welfare impact of upgrading segments of the US Interstate Highway System, highlighting where the returns to investment are highest: atlfed.org/43Oidar.
The authors of this working paper assess the welfare impact of upgrading segments of the US Interstate Highway System, highlighting where the returns to investment are highest.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Examining the role of human capital in cross-country income differences, the authors of this working paper develop a general equilibrium model where workers of different skill groups sort into occupations by comparative advantage: atlfed.org/4hwYqSu.
The authors of this working paper develop a general equilibrium model where workers of different skill groups sort into occupations by comparative advantage.
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses that take the annual #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey and help the Federal Reserve get vital information on the current business climate: fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....
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October 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Thank you to Lesley M. for sharing this breathtaking view from King's Chair Overlook in Oak Mountain State Park. With almost 12,000 acres and 100 miles of trails, Oak Mountain State Park is the largest park in Alabama's state park system. #ThisistheSixth
Scenic view from a high ridge in Oak Mountain State Park, looking down on green trees, beneath a clouded, sunny sky.
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Oct 29: We’ve updated our Taylor Rule Utility data with the new fed funds target rate range midpoint when used in the heatmap following the recent FOMC meeting: atlfed.org/3WuVV9L
Table showing fed funds target rate range midpoint heatmap
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Business execs say three-quarters of firms develop sales revenue forecasts. Who is forecasting, and how they do it, vary considerably. To learn more about these forecasts, see Findings & Results:
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Line chart showing measured aggregate sales and employment uncertainty
October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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New Atlanta Fed research finds that states that used an antiquated programming language, COBOL, experienced a 2.8-percentage point decline in card consumption relative to the card consumption in states with more modern unemployment insurance benefit systems. atlfed.org/4oGmRzc.
New Atlanta Fed research finds that states using an antiquated programming language, COBOL, had a 2.8 percentage point drop in card consumption relative to card consumption in states with more modern UI benefit systems.
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Imagine if making online payments was as easy as trick-or-treating for Halloween candy? Could x402 be the protocol making online payment hurdles a thing of the past? Read more here: atlfed.org/4oM64Lw.
Trick or treaters dressed up as a ghost, a pumpkin, and a web page or screen reading "402 PAYMENT NEEDED"
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. ET: Chair Powell hosts live #FOMC press conference: www.federalreserve.gov
Watch live. October 29 at 2:30 p.m. ET. FOMC Press Conference. Alternate player: https://www.youtube.com/FederalReserve/
October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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On October 27, the GDPNow model nowcast of real #GDP growth in Q3 2025 is 3.9%: bit.ly/32EYojR.

Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT
LIne chart showing gdpnow estimate at 3.9%, above blue chip range
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses that take the annual #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey and help the Federal Reserve get vital information on the current business climate: fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....
October 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Oct 24: We’ve updated our Taylor Rule Utility data with updated inflation nowcasts from the @clevelandfed.bsky.social that incorporate data from today’s CPI release from the BLS: atlfed.org/3LsrZZq
Table showing measuer of gap over the various measures of r*
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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While there is a broad-based slowing among some the near-term measures of underlying CPI inflation, all the year-over-year measures on the dashboard are still elevated relative to the FOMC's price stability mandate.
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table showing 12 month growth rate inflation measures above target rate
October 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The Atlanta Fed's sticky-price consumer price index (CPI)—a weighted basket of items that change price relatively slowly—rose 2.5% (on an annualized basis) in September, following a 3.6% increase in August. On a year-over-year basis, the series is up 3.3%.

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line graph showing CPI at 3.3% annualized.
October 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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#FedFAQ: What is the FOMC and when does it meet? #EconEdMonth

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System. #EconEdMonth

Learn more: www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/about_1...
What is the FOMC and when does it meet? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System. The FOMC is composed of 12 members--the seven members of the Board of Governors and five of the 12 Reserve Bank presidents. The FOMC schedules eight meetings per year, one about every six weeks or so. The committee may also hold unscheduled meetings as necessary to review economic and financial developments. The FOMC issues a policy statement following each regular meeting that summarizes the Committee's economic outlook and the policy decision at that meeting.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Firms’ inflation expectations for the coming year held steady at 2.3 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" increased, according to the Atlanta Fed’s latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. atlfed.org/4hrL0r4
Firms’ inflation expectations for the coming year held steady at 2.3 percent.
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM