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
Video: Atlanta Fed Presidential Search Public Forum
On March 11, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta hosted a live online public forum to share updates on the search for its next president and CEO.
In the Spotlight
Understanding the Fed: Five Things You Should Know About Payment Systems
The Federal Reserve facilitates financial transactions, from cash to digital transfers, with modernized instant payments and enhanced security. Read this Atlanta Fed article to learn more about this function of the Fed.
Latest Work and Data
Do Discounts Make an Impact at the In-Person Point of Sale?
Payment habits are hard to break—even when financial incentives are offered. Among all demographics studied, credit card users showed the strongest loyalty to their payment method.
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.
- Making Their Voices Heard: Citizens Describe Next Atlanta Fed President
- Beige Book: Regional Economy Grows, Albeit Modestly
- Bostic: Farewell to the Best Job I've Ever Had
- President Bostic Speaks with Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal
- Bank Security Act (BSA) Report for 2024 Finds Drop in Value of Ransomware Payments
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 03/12/2026 11:28am
The Atlanta Fed’s Wage Growth Tracker edged up to 3.7 percent in February from 3.6 percent the prior month. For those not changing jobs, the Tracker also edged up in February, to 3.6 percent, while for those changing jobs the Tracker held steady at 4.7 percent.
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Updated: 03/11/2026 2:16pm
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: 03/11/2026 10:56am
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.
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Updated: 03/09/2026 2:58pm
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.
