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
Atlanta Fed Survey Assesses the Public's Priorities in Next Bank President
As the Atlanta Fed continues the search for its next president, the Bank recently conducted a survey to better understand what the public values in its leader. This article summarizes the survey's findings and highlights the qualities the public views as most essential.
In the Spotlight
The Fed and Inflation: Origins of the 2 Percent Target Rate
As part of its mandate to keep prices stable, the Fed's monetary policy aims to achieve a 2 percent annual inflation rate. Why 2 percent? Read on—this article delves into how 2 percent eventually became the Fed's annual inflation target.
Latest Work and Data
Beige Book Reports Modest Growth, Pervasive War-Related Uncertainty
The southeastern economy grew only modestly, with a Middle Eastern war providing fresh concern, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
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.
- 2026 Hurricane Contingency Information
- Can Export Promotion Help Close the Trade Gap?
- Did the OBBB Affect Firms' Plans for 2026?
- More than Missing Data: Survey Response Rates Following the 2025 Government Shutdown
- What Enrollment Numbers Can (and Cannot) Tell Us About Access to Postsecondary Training Programs
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 04/22/2026 10:00am
The BIE was created to measure the year-ahead inflationary sentiments of businesses in the Sixth District. It also helps inform our view of the sources of cost changes and provides insight into the factors driving business' pricing decisions.
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Updated: 04/13/2026 9:12am
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.
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Updated: 04/10/2026 2:01pm
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: 04/10/2026 9:49am
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.
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.
