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
Fragile Job Market, Rising Prices Increase Financial Stress Across the Southeast
Eroding confidence in the labor market and price pressures contribute to economic anxiety among low- and moderate-income households.
Latest Work and Data
Fiat-Backed Stablecoins and Narrow Banking
Stablecoins' growing popularity and an evolving legislative landscape have combined to raise the public profile of this form of currency. This paper explores the similarities and differences between narrow banking and fast-growing fiat-backed stablecoins.
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: 04/03/2026 9:27am
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: 04/03/2026 9:08am
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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Updated: 04/03/2026 9:00am
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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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:57am
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.
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.
