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
Welcome to the Whirlwind
In her first essay as the Atlanta Fed's interim president and CEO, Cheryl Venable emphasizes a wait-and-see stance on monetary policy in light of ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
In the Spotlight
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement
The Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent.
Latest Work and Data
The Price of Delay: Supply Disruptions, Product Availability, and Strategic Pricing during the Pandemic
This paper examines the effects of pandemic-era shipping constraints and delayed deliveries on US consumer prices.
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.
- Inflation Expectations Matter a Lot. But Why?
- The Anatomy of Polarization: Evidence from Worker Flows
- Beige Book: Modest Growth as Lower, Middle-Income Feel Strain
- Building Stronger Communities: The Power of CRA and Public-Private Partnerships
- Firms' Views on the Current Oil Price Shock: Stable for Now, Risky for Tomorrow
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 06/24/2026 4:33pm
This tool estimates the market-implied probabilities of various ranges for the three-month average fed funds rate.
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Updated: 06/24/2026 11:05am
The Survey of Business Uncertainty measures the one-year-ahead expectations and uncertainties that firms have about their own employment and sales.
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Updated: 06/10/2026 2:20pm
We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
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Updated: 06/10/2026 11:25am
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.
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.
ICYMI: The 2026 Financial Markets Conference
Watch all sessions and read the papers and presentations from the Atlanta Fed's signature policy and research event, which recently convened leading experts to discuss emerging financial market issues and their monetary policy implications.
