Paul Wallace
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Strategic comms @MinneapolisFed. Views are my own. Also active on Threads at https://threads.net/@ptwall.
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WATCH LIVE TODAY: Press conference with #FOMC Chair Powell at 2:30 p.m. ET: www.federalreserve.gov
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January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
WATCH LIVE TODAY: Press conference with #FOMC Chair Powell at 2:30 p.m. ET: www.federalreserve.gov
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Federal Reserve issues #FOMC statement: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/p...
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some s
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January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Federal Reserve issues #FOMC statement: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/p...
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The Federal Open Market Committee will meet as planned on Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. The FOMC statement will be released as scheduled at 2 p.m. EST, and the Chair’s news conference will start at 2:30 p.m. EST on January 28. (2/2) www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/c...
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The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:53 PM
The Federal Open Market Committee will meet as planned on Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. The FOMC statement will be released as scheduled at 2 p.m. EST, and the Chair’s news conference will start at 2:30 p.m. EST on January 28. (2/2) www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/c...
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Regional Economic Conditions: General Business
2/24, 9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the January survey of businesses and learn about how they are dealing with current challenges. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LH3NmF
2/24, 9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the January survey of businesses and learn about how they are dealing with current challenges. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LH3NmF
January 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Regional Economic Conditions: General Business
2/24, 9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the January survey of businesses and learn about how they are dealing with current challenges. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LH3NmF
2/24, 9-9:30am CT
Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the January survey of businesses and learn about how they are dealing with current challenges. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LH3NmF
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Updated research from our Research Director Andrea Raffo and co-authors: Integrating global “flight-to-safety” shocks into a standard macro model helps explain global economic patterns and resolve the “exchange rate puzzle.” https://bit.ly/4buV7u8
January 15, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Updated research from our Research Director Andrea Raffo and co-authors: Integrating global “flight-to-safety” shocks into a standard macro model helps explain global economic patterns and resolve the “exchange rate puzzle.” https://bit.ly/4buV7u8
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The Ninth District's economy is balancing ups and downs in these uncertain times. Our latest Beige Book recap video hits on hiring trends, policy change impacts, retail insights, immigration enforcement, and more. View the full report here: https://bit.ly/4qZytyJ
January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The Ninth District's economy is balancing ups and downs in these uncertain times. Our latest Beige Book recap video hits on hiring trends, policy change impacts, retail insights, immigration enforcement, and more. View the full report here: https://bit.ly/4qZytyJ
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In a @nytimes.com article, President Kashkari reiterates the importance of Fed independence and shares his view on the path of interest rates. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4jFQLlS
A Top Fed Official Says the Trump Administration’s Threats Are ‘About Monetary Policy’
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January 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
In a @nytimes.com article, President Kashkari reiterates the importance of Fed independence and shares his view on the path of interest rates. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4jFQLlS
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LIVE NOW: President Kashkari is participating in a virtual town hall with the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Tune in to the livestream: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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January 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
LIVE NOW: President Kashkari is participating in a virtual town hall with the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Tune in to the livestream: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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President Kashkari will be participating in a virtual town hall with the Wisconsin Bankers Association this morning 11-11:45am CT. This event will be livestreamed on our website: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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January 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
President Kashkari will be participating in a virtual town hall with the Wisconsin Bankers Association this morning 11-11:45am CT. This event will be livestreamed on our website: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
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Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
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January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
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LIVE now: Regional Economic Conditions Conference. To start, President Kashkari will speak with Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel on energy sector challenges, followed by panels from across the Ninth District. View the livestream here: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9
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January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
LIVE now: Regional Economic Conditions Conference. To start, President Kashkari will speak with Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel on energy sector challenges, followed by panels from across the Ninth District. View the livestream here: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9
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We are hosting our ninth Regional Economic Conditions Conference today. President Kashkari will speak with Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel on energy sector challenges, plus panels from across the Ninth District. Tune in live 9am-12:05pm: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9
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January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We are hosting our ninth Regional Economic Conditions Conference today. President Kashkari will speak with Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel on energy sector challenges, plus panels from across the Ninth District. Tune in live 9am-12:05pm: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9
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If you ever wondered how the fundamental tool of monetary policy, and that's open market operations, came to be, here's some history on central bank plumbing work.
Discovering Open Market Operations | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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January 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
If you ever wondered how the fundamental tool of monetary policy, and that's open market operations, came to be, here's some history on central bank plumbing work.
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Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO
January 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO
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Top 1% of U.S. households hold 35% of wealth and 22% of income. Meanwhile, relative wealth of younger Americans continues decline. In our new QR: Moritz Kuhn @mokuhn.bsky.social & José-Víctor Ríos-Rull have a comprehensive review of financial inequality post-COVID. https://bit.ly/3XPH7Df
January 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Top 1% of U.S. households hold 35% of wealth and 22% of income. Meanwhile, relative wealth of younger Americans continues decline. In our new QR: Moritz Kuhn @mokuhn.bsky.social & José-Víctor Ríos-Rull have a comprehensive review of financial inequality post-COVID. https://bit.ly/3XPH7Df
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Join the livestream now for reflections on Bill Spriggs’ contributions to economic policy. Institute Director Abigail Wozniak moderates with Neel Kashkari, Lawrence Mishel, Economic Policy Institute; William Rodgers III, Kasey Buckles, and Robynn Cox: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9
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January 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Join the livestream now for reflections on Bill Spriggs’ contributions to economic policy. Institute Director Abigail Wozniak moderates with Neel Kashkari, Lawrence Mishel, Economic Policy Institute; William Rodgers III, Kasey Buckles, and Robynn Cox: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9
Great chance right now to learn about and honor the contributions to economics by Dr. Bill Spriggs at #ASSA2026. Live conversation hosted by LERA and @minneapolisfed.bsky.social and includes our Institute Director Abbie Wozniak and Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari. minneapolisfed.org/live
January 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Great chance right now to learn about and honor the contributions to economics by Dr. Bill Spriggs at #ASSA2026. Live conversation hosted by LERA and @minneapolisfed.bsky.social and includes our Institute Director Abbie Wozniak and Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari. minneapolisfed.org/live
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LIVE NOW! Honoring Dr. William Spriggs at #ASSA2025: A panel on his lasting impact in labor economics & policy, featuring Neel Kashkari, Abigail Wozniak, Lawrence Mishel, Cecilia Conrad, William Rodgers III & Kasey Buckles. Livestream available here: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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January 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
LIVE NOW! Honoring Dr. William Spriggs at #ASSA2025: A panel on his lasting impact in labor economics & policy, featuring Neel Kashkari, Abigail Wozniak, Lawrence Mishel, Cecilia Conrad, William Rodgers III & Kasey Buckles. Livestream available here: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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TODAY! Honoring Dr. William Spriggs at #ASSA2025: A panel on his lasting impact in labor economics & policy, featuring Neel Kashkari, Abigail Wozniak, Lawrence Mishel, Cecilia Conrad, William Rodgers III & Kasey Buckles. Tune in to view live 11:50am-12:50pm CT: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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January 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
TODAY! Honoring Dr. William Spriggs at #ASSA2025: A panel on his lasting impact in labor economics & policy, featuring Neel Kashkari, Abigail Wozniak, Lawrence Mishel, Cecilia Conrad, William Rodgers III & Kasey Buckles. Tune in to view live 11:50am-12:50pm CT: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live
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#ASSA2026 attendees, join the Institute, LERA & @neaecon.bsky.social in celebrating the many contributions of Bill Spriggs to economics at two paper sessions plus luncheon plenary. Program committee Abigail Wozniak, Robynn Cox, Jesse Rothstein, and Omari Swinton. https://bit.ly/4pkJN7M
January 2, 2026 at 6:48 PM
#ASSA2026 attendees, join the Institute, LERA & @neaecon.bsky.social in celebrating the many contributions of Bill Spriggs to economics at two paper sessions plus luncheon plenary. Program committee Abigail Wozniak, Robynn Cox, Jesse Rothstein, and Omari Swinton. https://bit.ly/4pkJN7M
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Rapid City, South Dakota is hundreds of miles from the nearest city of comparable size. Yet, it’s a destination for thousands of people from tourists to retirees. Why is that? @tuuyentran.bsky.social shares in his new article: https://bit.ly/45n5493
January 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Rapid City, South Dakota is hundreds of miles from the nearest city of comparable size. Yet, it’s a destination for thousands of people from tourists to retirees. Why is that? @tuuyentran.bsky.social shares in his new article: https://bit.ly/45n5493
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What was our #1 post for the year?
The Broadening Excellence in Economics (BEE) initiative post!
Our most popular content featured our interns, specifically the interns who participated in a new program in partnership with the University of MN.
Learn about the BEE program https://bit.ly/48XRAl6
The Broadening Excellence in Economics (BEE) initiative post!
Our most popular content featured our interns, specifically the interns who participated in a new program in partnership with the University of MN.
Learn about the BEE program https://bit.ly/48XRAl6
December 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
What was our #1 post for the year?
The Broadening Excellence in Economics (BEE) initiative post!
Our most popular content featured our interns, specifically the interns who participated in a new program in partnership with the University of MN.
Learn about the BEE program https://bit.ly/48XRAl6
The Broadening Excellence in Economics (BEE) initiative post!
Our most popular content featured our interns, specifically the interns who participated in a new program in partnership with the University of MN.
Learn about the BEE program https://bit.ly/48XRAl6
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Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO
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In our new Quarterly Review, Nobel laureate Tom Sargent (@nyu.edu) & Ziyue Yang (Australian National University) continue to explore the potential for AI to take on fundamental macro questions like Calvo's dilemma--while showing the continued essential role of economists. https://bit.ly/4im256g
December 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In our new Quarterly Review, Nobel laureate Tom Sargent (@nyu.edu) & Ziyue Yang (Australian National University) continue to explore the potential for AI to take on fundamental macro questions like Calvo's dilemma--while showing the continued essential role of economists. https://bit.ly/4im256g
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Continuing with our Top 5 of 2025 post ⬇️
#2: Minneapolis Fed research
One article that gained widespread attention was a research brief written by Senior Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social about taxes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4k1HpAV
#2: Minneapolis Fed research
One article that gained widespread attention was a research brief written by Senior Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social about taxes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4k1HpAV
December 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Continuing with our Top 5 of 2025 post ⬇️
#2: Minneapolis Fed research
One article that gained widespread attention was a research brief written by Senior Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social about taxes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4k1HpAV
#2: Minneapolis Fed research
One article that gained widespread attention was a research brief written by Senior Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social about taxes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4k1HpAV