Atlanta Fed
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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.
How do demographic shifts affect the unemployment rate? Our latest Policy Hub: Macroblog post suggests the aging population and higher education levels have reduced the unemployment rate by 0.4% over the past three decades. Read more: atlfed.org/4i4TTr0
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
How do demographic shifts affect the unemployment rate? Our latest Policy Hub: Macroblog post suggests the aging population and higher education levels have reduced the unemployment rate by 0.4% over the past three decades. Read more: atlfed.org/4i4TTr0
Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic delivered a speech and participated in a live Q&A at the Atlanta Economics Club, where he discussed his outlook on the macroeconomy, price stability, and sustained maximum employment. Watch: atlfed.org/4oC9NLX.
Read the speech here: atlfed.org/49PJH3j.
Read the speech here: atlfed.org/49PJH3j.
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic delivered a speech and participated in a live Q&A at the Atlanta Economics Club, where he discussed his outlook on the macroeconomy, price stability, and sustained maximum employment. Watch: atlfed.org/4oC9NLX.
Read the speech here: atlfed.org/49PJH3j.
Read the speech here: atlfed.org/49PJH3j.
Learn more about who's being left out of digital payments today and why in research recently published by the Atlanta Fed, Chicago Fed, and Federal Reserve Board: atlfed.org/47TwgNn.
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Learn more about who's being left out of digital payments today and why in research recently published by the Atlanta Fed, Chicago Fed, and Federal Reserve Board: atlfed.org/47TwgNn.
The once red-hot southeastern housing market has cooled a bit in recent months. What factors are behind the cooling? An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast: atlfed.org/4qXm1jC.
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The once red-hot southeastern housing market has cooled a bit in recent months. What factors are behind the cooling? An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast: atlfed.org/4qXm1jC.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the retirement of Dr. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer.
“It’s been my distinct honor and privilege to lead the Atlanta Fed for these past eight and a half years,” Bostic said.
To read the press release, visit: atlfed.org/4nMNQIF.
“It’s been my distinct honor and privilege to lead the Atlanta Fed for these past eight and a half years,” Bostic said.
To read the press release, visit: atlfed.org/4nMNQIF.
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the retirement of Dr. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer.
“It’s been my distinct honor and privilege to lead the Atlanta Fed for these past eight and a half years,” Bostic said.
To read the press release, visit: atlfed.org/4nMNQIF.
“It’s been my distinct honor and privilege to lead the Atlanta Fed for these past eight and a half years,” Bostic said.
To read the press release, visit: atlfed.org/4nMNQIF.
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
Read more in Dave’s new article for Workforce Currents: atlfed.org/47zyBy4
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
Read more in Dave’s new article for Workforce Currents: atlfed.org/47zyBy4
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.
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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.
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.
Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT.
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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.
Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT.
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
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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
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.
Register: atlfed.org/43dPxaI.
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
Register: atlfed.org/43dPxaI.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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.
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.
Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT.
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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.
Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT.
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.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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.
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.
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
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 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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_....
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
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
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
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
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:
atlfed.org/47wWS6u
atlfed.org/47wWS6u
October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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:
atlfed.org/47wWS6u
atlfed.org/47wWS6u
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.
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
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.
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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.
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
Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
Download our EconomyNow app or go to our website for the latest GDPNow nowcast: bit.ly/2TPeYLT
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
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_....
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
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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