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Variations in Inflation across U.S. Metro Areas

Housing cost appears to play an important role when examining differences in inflation across U.S. metro areas.
The Regional Economist

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Commercial Loans Rise Sharply during COVID-19 Pandemic

During the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial lending increased as small businesses sought loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.
The Regional Economist

Eighth District Businesses Report Moderating Inflationary Pressures

A recent survey of firms in the Eighth District suggests that consumer price growth is expected to keep slowing in 2024, though most firms also reported that they still have at least some ability to pass on higher costs.
On the Economy

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Labor Constraints Remain Greatest Challenge for Resurgent Manufacturing Sector

The near-term outlook for U.S. manufacturing is optimistic amid a resurgence in output and the sector’s overall employment growth during the last decade.
The Regional Economist

What Is the Impact of School Closures during the Pandemic?

A regional economist at the St. Louis Fed discusses how extended school closures could affect the economy and society.
On the Economy

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.
On the Economy

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Metro Profile: Bowling Green, Ky.: Cars, College and Caves

The Bowling Green metropolitan statistical area has shared in the relative prosperity of this part of Kentucky, thanks largely to the auto sector, tourism and Western Kentucky University. Stability in the housing market has also helped.
The Regional Economist , Issue July

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Metro Profile: A Tale of Four Cities: Widespread Growth in Northwest Arkansas

Home to Walmart and several other large companies, this region has experienced unusually strong growth in population and income over the past half-century. Although the area was not immune to the Great Recession, Northwest Arkansas could be on the verge of another spurt, given that its economy often follows that of the U.S. business cycle, now in an upswing.
The Regional Economist , Issue Jan

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New monetary policy tools?

Monetary Trends , Issue May

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Metro Profile: A Familiar Name with an Economy Facing Familiar Challenges

Springfield, Mo., a city with a common name, has an economy with familiar successes and challenges. The health care sector is booming, and the cost of living is somewhat low, as are wages. But labor productivity seems to be subpar, and the poverty rate is above average.
The Regional Economist , Issue April

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