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 the President's Office
Atlanta Fed Presidential Search Public Forum
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will hold a public forum this afternoon on its search for the next president and CEO. Watch the event live from 2 to 3 p.m. (ET).
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
Do Discounts Make an Impact at the In-Person Point of Sale?
Payment habits are hard to break—even when financial incentives are offered. Among all demographics studied, credit card users showed the strongest loyalty to their payment method.
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.
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:57am
This tool illustrates the dynamic relationship between employment growth, the unemployment rate, and GDP growth. Users can explore "what if" questions about labor market variables and GDP.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:57am
The Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart is designed to allow monitoring of broad labor market developments by comparing current conditions to those in up to two earlier time periods that the user selects.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:16am
The Jobs Calculator calculates the net employment change needed to achieve a target unemployment rate after a specified number of months. The user can adjust the target unemployment rate, the number of months, and the assumed labor force growth.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 8:34am
Total nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 92,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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.
2026 Financial Markets Conference: Technology's Transformative Role in Finance and Central Banking
The Financial Markets Conference, the Atlanta Fed's signature policy and research event, convenes leading experts to discuss emerging financial market issues and their monetary policy implications.
