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
Chocolate Factories, Small Towns, and Monetary Policy: Blending Data with the Grassroots
In her latest essay, Atlanta Fed interim president and CEO Cheryl Venable writes that effective policymaking requires a balance of hard data and on-the-ground insights.
In the Spotlight
Beige Book: GLP-1s Affecting Demand for Poultry, Alcohol
Could popular weight-loss drugs affect demand for some foods and thus affect regional agriculture? The Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed looks at current conditions in the southeastern economy.
Latest Work and Data
Beyond Health Care: Has Labor Market Improvement Broadened in 2026?
This Policy Hub: Macroblog examines recent data and finds that labor market improvements are modest but broad-based in nature.
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.
- How Many Households in the Southeast are Low- to Moderate-Income?
- Measuring Maritime Disruptions: A Route-Based Index of US Import Exposure
- Researchers Seek Answers to South Florida's Home Affordability Strains
- Surveying Consumers' Use of Personal Checks
- Rising Labor Market Anxiety and Declining Quits
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 10/14/2026 3:25pm
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: 10/14/2026 2:32pm
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: 10/14/2026 2:15pm
This tool estimates the market-implied probabilities of various ranges for the three-month average fed funds rate.
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Updated: 10/14/2026 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.
News and Events
Federal Open Market Committee Minutes Released
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released the minutes of last month's Committee meeting.
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.
