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
2025 Annual Report
The Atlanta Fed has published its 2025 Annual Report, including the release of audited financial statements. Along with those statements, we reiterate our commitment to transparency, governance, and ethics.
In the Spotlight
The Fed and Inflation: Origins of the 2 Percent Target Rate
As part of its mandate to keep prices stable, the Fed's monetary policy aims to achieve a 2 percent annual inflation rate. Why 2 percent? Read on—this article delves into how 2 percent eventually became the Fed's annual inflation target.
Latest Work and Data
Did the OBBB Affect Firms' Plans for 2026?
A post looks at recent survey data to assess the One Big Beautiful Bill's influence on firms' decision making.
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.
- More than Missing Data: Survey Response Rates Following the 2025 Government Shutdown
- Federal Open Market Committee Minutes Released
- What Enrollment Numbers Can (and Cannot) Tell Us About Access to Postsecondary Training Programs
- New Fed Data: Number and Value of Payments for Largest DIs 2015 to 2022
- Atlanta Fed Analysis of Jacksonville Job Market Reveals Regional Conditions
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 04/10/2026 2:01pm
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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Updated: 04/10/2026 1:35pm
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: 04/10/2026 9:49am
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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Updated: 04/09/2026 11:23am
The Atlanta Fed’s Wage Growth Tracker edged up to 3.9 percent in March from 3.7 percent the prior month. For those not changing jobs and for those changing jobs, the Tracker also edged up in March, to 3.8 percent and 5.0 percent respectively.
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.
