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
Inflation Expectations Matter a Lot. But Why?
Economists seek to understand present-day inflation, but they also want to know where people expect inflation to go in the future. This article examines reasons behind research into inflation expectations.
Latest Work and Data
"Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market
Rising housing prices and a dearth of affordable homes are among the factors behind a regional housing market largely stuck in neutral. An Atlanta Fed housing expert untangles the dynamics at work in this episode of the podcast.
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.
- The Price of Delay: Supply Disruptions, Product Availability, and Strategic Pricing during the Pandemic
- How Are Small Businesses Doing in the Southeast? A Look at the Latest Survey Results
- Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice
- The Anatomy of Polarization: Evidence from Worker Flows
- Beige Book: Modest Growth as Lower, Middle-Income Feel Strain
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 07/02/2026 11:00am
This tool estimates the market-implied probabilities of various ranges for the three-month average fed funds rate.
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Updated: 07/02/2026 9:22am
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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Updated: 07/02/2026 9:02am
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: 07/02/2026 8:45am
Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+57,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2 percent) changed little in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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.
