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
"A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure
On the eve of his retirement as president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed, Raphael Bostic has much to look back on with pride and satisfaction. Bostic joins the podcast to reflect on his work at the Reserve Bank.
In the Spotlight
Merchant Steering of Consumer Payment Choice
New Atlanta Fed research identifies reasons why consumers often deviate from their preferred payment method when making in-person purchases.
Latest Work and Data
The Payments Mix You Don't Need Until You Move
From hunting for the checkbook in packed boxes, to nervously carrying around an envelope of cash, each transaction during a recent move made clear the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods.
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: 02/17/2026 9:22am
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: 02/13/2026 2:42pm
We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
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3.0
Updated: 02/13/2026 11:00am
The Sticky Price Index sorts the components of the consumer price index (CPI) into either flexible or sticky (slow to change) categories based on the frequency of their price adjustment.
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4.3
Updated: 02/11/2026 9:46am
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: 02/11/2026 8:37am
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 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.
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.
