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.
In the Spotlight
Introducing Survey Practitioner’s Corner
The Atlanta Fed introduces Survey Practitioner's Corner, an ongoing compendium of short articles in which our economics survey team shares experiences and insights on survey-related topics.
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.
Latest Work and Data
Free School Meals, Credit Access, and Household Debt
Free school meals may do more than feed children. The authors of this working paper find that adults in neighborhoods with free school meals gain more access to credit with only a modest increase in severe delinquencies.
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.
- Replacing the Glass: Modernizing the Discount Window for Efficiency and Ease of Use
- More Than Money: Job Quality, Employment, and Occupational Change through the Pandemic
- Two Innovative Models Expanding Affordable Housing in the Southeast
- Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement
- Not Your Grandpa's Farm: High Tech Boosts Output, Stewards Resources
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Market Probability of a Rate Hike Updated: 11/06/2026 11:00am
82.35%
This tool estimates the market-implied probabilities of various ranges for the three-month average fed funds rate.
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Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated: 11/06/2026 10:00am
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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Labor Market Sliders Updated: 11/06/2026 9:04am
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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Labor Report First Look Updated: 11/06/2026 9:00am
4.1%
Both nonfarm payroll employment (+165,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1 percent) changed little in October, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
News and Events
Small Business Credit Survey
Respond to the Federal Reserve's Small Business Credit Survey today and contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others.
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.
