Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Fostering an Economy That Works for Everyone
The Federal Reserve serves as the nation's central bank, committed to promoting a sound financial system and healthy economy.Guided by a dual mandate from Congress, we strive to pursue price stability and maximum employment. Our broader mission is to strengthen the economy and our communities by fostering the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our nation’s monetary, financial, and payments systems.
The Latest from Our President
Watch President Bostic's Remarks at Birmingham Business Journal Event
On February 20, Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic participated in a moderated conversation with Birmingham Business Journal editor-in-chief Stephanie Rebman.
In the Spotlight
Understanding the Fed: Five Things You Should Know About Payment Systems
The Federal Reserve facilitates financial transactions, from cash to digital transfers, with modernized instant payments and enhanced security. Read this Atlanta Fed article to learn more about this function of the Fed.
Latest Work and Data
Bank Security Act (BSA) Report for 2024 Finds Drop in Value of Ransomware Payments
In the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between cybercriminals and law enforcement, recent data shows a promising turn: Ransomware payments dropped by one-third in 2024, potentially due to law enforcement actions against major threat groups.
GDPNow
GDPNow forecasting model provides a "nowcast" of the official estimate prior to its release by estimating GDP growth using a methodology similar to the one used by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Recent Work
Stay updated with our most recent articles, publications, and more.
- Financial Health in Louisiana: Atlanta Fed Event Yields New Insights
- "A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure
- Merchant Steering of Consumer Payment Choice
- The Payments Mix You Don't Need Until You Move
- The Promise of Digital Identities (IDs): Access and Crime Prevention
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 02/23/2026 11:19am
The Atlanta Fed’s Wage Growth Tracker edged down in January to 3.6 percent from 3.7 percent the prior month. For those not changing jobs the Tracker held steady at 3.5 percent in January while the Tracker for those changing jobs reached 4.7 percent in January.
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Updated: 02/20/2026 3:39pm
We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
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Updated: 02/20/2026 1:55pm
The Taylor Rule Utility generates current and historical fed funds rate prescriptions from either John Taylor's original rule or an alternative rule that you customize.
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Updated: 02/18/2026 10:00am
The BIE was created to measure the year-ahead inflationary sentiments of businesses in the Sixth District. It also helps inform our view of the sources of cost changes and provides insight into the factors driving business' pricing decisions.
News and Events
2026 Atlanta Fed Presidential Search
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is conducting a search for its next president and CEO. Here's what you need to know about the process.
Federal Open Market Committee Minutes Released
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released the minutes of this month's Committee meeting. The minutes include descriptions of economic and financial conditions prepared for the meeting.
