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Open access to the U.S. economy through economic analysis, scholarly research, educational explainers, and data storytelling with FRED®.
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Economy Museum specialist Liz Senzee discusses on KSDK News ways to manage the “high cost of love” this Valentine’s Day, such as making a budget for gifts and sticking to it https://bit.ly/4ap95vu
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Tips for saving money on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is more expensive than ever, from the cost of chocolate and gold to going out to dinner. The high cost of love doesn't have to ruin the day.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Economy Museum specialist Liz Senzee discusses on KSDK News ways to manage the “high cost of love” this Valentine’s Day, such as making a budget for gifts and sticking to it https://bit.ly/4ap95vu
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Do income differences among workers in a certain age group vary by birth year? This analysis examines which factors might shape such outcomes https://bit.ly/3NWWSGR
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Do income differences among workers in a certain age group vary by birth year? This analysis examines which factors might shape such outcomes https://bit.ly/3NWWSGR
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St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem recently visited Northwest Arkansas. He met with business and community leaders and toured the University of Arkansas’ National Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Laboratory (MUSiC) and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem recently visited Northwest Arkansas. He met with business and community leaders and toured the University of Arkansas’ National Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Laboratory (MUSiC) and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem spoke today about the U.S. economy and monetary policy at an event hosted by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research. View his remarks: https://bit.ly/4aaMqTF
January 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem spoke today about the U.S. economy and monetary policy at an event hosted by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research. View his remarks: https://bit.ly/4aaMqTF
How much did your state’s economy grow in the third quarter of 2025?
From a low of 0.4% in North Dakota to a high of 6.5% in Kansas, the FRED Blog maps economic growth data for all 50 states https://bit.ly/4t2clW0
From a low of 0.4% in North Dakota to a high of 6.5% in Kansas, the FRED Blog maps economic growth data for all 50 states https://bit.ly/4t2clW0
January 27, 2026 at 11:41 PM
How much did your state’s economy grow in the third quarter of 2025?
From a low of 0.4% in North Dakota to a high of 6.5% in Kansas, the FRED Blog maps economic growth data for all 50 states https://bit.ly/4t2clW0
From a low of 0.4% in North Dakota to a high of 6.5% in Kansas, the FRED Blog maps economic growth data for all 50 states https://bit.ly/4t2clW0
Did your region gain or lose jobs in the third quarter? Check the FRED Blog for maps of state and metro area employment data, fresh from @BLS_gov https://bit.ly/4pVTDNf
January 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Did your region gain or lose jobs in the third quarter? Check the FRED Blog for maps of state and metro area employment data, fresh from @BLS_gov https://bit.ly/4pVTDNf
Did you know you can find average price data in #FRED—from the cost of eggs and electricity, to ground beef and gasoline?
Check those prices and more https://bit.ly/4qlGn5F
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Check those prices and more https://bit.ly/4qlGn5F
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January 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Did you know you can find average price data in #FRED—from the cost of eggs and electricity, to ground beef and gasoline?
Check those prices and more https://bit.ly/4qlGn5F
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Check those prices and more https://bit.ly/4qlGn5F
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St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will discuss the U.S. economy and monetary policy in a Q&A moderated by Pedro da Costa. Register for this MNI Webcast, which will be from 9-9:35 a.m. CT on Jan. 13: https://bit.ly/3Nc0HHV
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will discuss the U.S. economy and monetary policy in a Q&A moderated by Pedro da Costa. Register for this MNI Webcast, which will be from 9-9:35 a.m. CT on Jan. 13: https://bit.ly/3Nc0HHV
On Jan. 2, our Economic News Index was projecting Q4 2025 real #GDP growth of 1.1% at an annual rate. The “nowcast” draws from key monthly data releases to forecast GDP growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q2ZTDA
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January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
On Jan. 2, our Economic News Index was projecting Q4 2025 real #GDP growth of 1.1% at an annual rate. The “nowcast” draws from key monthly data releases to forecast GDP growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q2ZTDA
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Did you know the U.S. is a net exporter of services? An economic analysis traces this positive trade balance in the services sector since the 1970s and identifies the country’s top services export categories by value: https://bit.ly/4j8BUAi
December 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Did you know the U.S. is a net exporter of services? An economic analysis traces this positive trade balance in the services sector since the 1970s and identifies the country’s top services export categories by value: https://bit.ly/4j8BUAi
For 2026, professional forecasters expect 1.9% growth in U.S. GDP and a 2.9% increase in the consumer price index. Read more about next year’s economic outlook: https://bit.ly/4j4dmIR
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Revisiting Professional Forecasters’ Past Performance and the Outlook for 2026
So far, the 2025 forecasts have turned out to be rather accurate. For 2026, professional forecasters expect 1.9% GDP growth and a 2.9% increase in the consumer price index.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
For 2026, professional forecasters expect 1.9% growth in U.S. GDP and a 2.9% increase in the consumer price index. Read more about next year’s economic outlook: https://bit.ly/4j4dmIR
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Probably the most famous U.S. building and loan is fictional: the Bailey Bros. Building & Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” If the movie sparked your curiosity about thrift institutions, our blog has answers about why they were important in the first few decades of the 1900s https://bit.ly/4oIIAq9
December 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Probably the most famous U.S. building and loan is fictional: the Bailey Bros. Building & Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” If the movie sparked your curiosity about thrift institutions, our blog has answers about why they were important in the first few decades of the 1900s https://bit.ly/4oIIAq9
Every December, retailers hire a large number of extra workers to keep up with holiday demand.
The FRED Blog looks at the hiring trends and changes in wages for the retail trade https://bit.ly/4atkOLl
The FRED Blog looks at the hiring trends and changes in wages for the retail trade https://bit.ly/4atkOLl
December 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Every December, retailers hire a large number of extra workers to keep up with holiday demand.
The FRED Blog looks at the hiring trends and changes in wages for the retail trade https://bit.ly/4atkOLl
The FRED Blog looks at the hiring trends and changes in wages for the retail trade https://bit.ly/4atkOLl
Thank you to our outgoing directors. Head-office and branch boards contribute to the Fed’s overall understanding of the #economy: https://bit.ly/493dJPc
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thank you to our outgoing directors. Head-office and branch boards contribute to the Fed’s overall understanding of the #economy: https://bit.ly/493dJPc
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem participated in a roundtable discussion today with southwestern Illinois business, community and government leaders. Meetings like this help him learn about real-time economic conditions in the District we serve
December 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem participated in a roundtable discussion today with southwestern Illinois business, community and government leaders. Meetings like this help him learn about real-time economic conditions in the District we serve
Housing was the most commonly cited reason why remote workers moved to a different U.S. state, according to this analysis of census data.
Why? https://bit.ly/4rTrqsm
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Why? https://bit.ly/4rTrqsm
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December 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Housing was the most commonly cited reason why remote workers moved to a different U.S. state, according to this analysis of census data.
Why? https://bit.ly/4rTrqsm
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Why? https://bit.ly/4rTrqsm
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St. Louis Fed economist Chuck Gascon talks with KSDK News about recent rate cuts and what changes in prices and spending trends mean for consumers. Watch the full clip here: https://bit.ly/48GDFkJ
St. Louis Fed economist breaks down beige book, interest rates, consumer trends
St. Louis Fed’s Chuck Gascon discusses the beige book, recent rate cuts, stagnant economy and what changes in prices and spending mean for everyday life.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
St. Louis Fed economist Chuck Gascon talks with KSDK News about recent rate cuts and what changes in prices and spending trends mean for consumers. Watch the full clip here: https://bit.ly/48GDFkJ
Interested in recent research about bank failures? Our blog recaps some of the papers presented at the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference. Read more: https://bit.ly/48YIll0
Community Banking Conference Spotlights Research on Bank Failures
Learn about research, particularly around bank failures’ effects on businesses and the economy, presented at the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Interested in recent research about bank failures? Our blog recaps some of the papers presented at the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference. Read more: https://bit.ly/48YIll0
The Beveridge curve, which plots the relationship between job openings and unemployment, has shifted in ways that make it difficult to interpret labor market tightness. What might this mean for policymakers assessing inflation risks? https://bit.ly/3KI7YhM
The Beveridge Curve’s Predictive Power: Why Job Vacancy Types Matter for Monetary Policy
An analysis looks at the sharp rise in job vacancies since 2010 and what it means for using the Beveridge curve to assess labor market tightness.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Beveridge curve, which plots the relationship between job openings and unemployment, has shifted in ways that make it difficult to interpret labor market tightness. What might this mean for policymakers assessing inflation risks? https://bit.ly/3KI7YhM
Gross domestic product and disposable personal income usually move in lockstep.
Why did they diverge during the COVID-19 pandemic? https://bit.ly/4p8xuvn
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Why did they diverge during the COVID-19 pandemic? https://bit.ly/4p8xuvn
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December 4, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Gross domestic product and disposable personal income usually move in lockstep.
Why did they diverge during the COVID-19 pandemic? https://bit.ly/4p8xuvn
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Why did they diverge during the COVID-19 pandemic? https://bit.ly/4p8xuvn
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A declining share of agricultural employment signals a country’s transition from stagnation to growth. Read “On the transition to sustained growth…” by St. Louis Fed economists B. Ravikumar and G. Vandenbroucke, in Review of Economic Dynamics https://bit.ly/3KpQ2Z5
On the transition to sustained growth: The importance of recent agricultural employment
We study a model where a single good can be produced using a diminishing-returns technology (Malthus) and a constant-returns technology (Solow). We ma…
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December 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A declining share of agricultural employment signals a country’s transition from stagnation to growth. Read “On the transition to sustained growth…” by St. Louis Fed economists B. Ravikumar and G. Vandenbroucke, in Review of Economic Dynamics https://bit.ly/3KpQ2Z5
We are thankful for everyone we connected with in 2025. Whether you joined an event, shared perspectives on the economy, or engaged with us online, thank you for your time and insights. We’re grateful to serve the Eighth Federal Reserve District in pursuit of a strong and resilient economy for all.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We are thankful for everyone we connected with in 2025. Whether you joined an event, shared perspectives on the economy, or engaged with us online, thank you for your time and insights. We’re grateful to serve the Eighth Federal Reserve District in pursuit of a strong and resilient economy for all.
The September #JobsReport, just out today, shows the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September. That’s up from 4.3% in August. Our #FlashReport examines the flow of people moving into and out of unemployment to help explain this uptick https://bit.ly/48dAHTr
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The September #JobsReport, just out today, shows the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September. That’s up from 4.3% in August. Our #FlashReport examines the flow of people moving into and out of unemployment to help explain this uptick https://bit.ly/48dAHTr
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem recently traveled to Evansville, Ind., and Louisville, Ky., where he met with local business and community leaders. President Musalem regularly visits communities around our region to hear from stakeholders https://bit.ly/4pdyoq3
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem recently traveled to Evansville, Ind., and Louisville, Ky., where he met with local business and community leaders. President Musalem regularly visits communities around our region to hear from stakeholders https://bit.ly/4pdyoq3
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem participated today in an event hosted by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership at the University of Evansville. He discussed the economic outlook and the Fed’s role.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem participated today in an event hosted by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership at the University of Evansville. He discussed the economic outlook and the Fed’s role.
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