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
How Much Are Firms Spending on AI (and What Will Happen to Headcounts)?
A post determines where the impact of AI is most likely to be felt in the macroeconomy.
Latest Work and Data
Understanding the Fed: Five Things You Should Know About Consumer Protection and Community Development
From supervision to research, the Federal Reserve ensures fair and safe financial services and promotes economic vitality.
Sticky-Price CPI
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.
Recent Work
Stay updated with our most recent articles, publications, and more.
- New Research Is Paving the Way to Transportation Improvements
- New Fed Data: Differences in Deposits at Large vs Small US Institutions
- Atlanta Fed Survey Assesses the Public's Priorities in Next Bank President
- Beige Book Reports Modest Growth, Pervasive War-Related Uncertainty
- Can Export Promotion Help Close the Trade Gap?
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 05/12/2026 2:13pm
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: 05/12/2026 10:38am
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: 05/08/2026 11:45am
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.
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Updated: 05/08/2026 9:40am
This tool tracks the relative changes in home ownership affordability at a higher frequency and more granular level of geography than other current housing tools. It measures the ability of a median-income household to absorb the estimated annual costs associated with owning a median-priced home.
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.
