Research and Data
The Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta provides economic analysis and policy-relevant insights to support monetary policy and promote a stable economy.
About Us
Learn about our mission, research focus, and the team driving impactful policy insights.
Meet the Research Team
Get to know the people behind our work.
Publications
Explore our extensive research publications, including working papers, policy discussions, and data reports.
Data
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta produces several sets of interactive charts and data visualizations focused on a variety of national and regional economic conditions, such as the labor market, housing and real estate, inflation, and small business.
Surveys
Learn about the methods behind Atlanta Fed surveys, review the latest SBU, CFO, and BIE survey statistics and methodologies, plus explore staff insights on managing and conducting surveys.
Events
The Bank regularly conducts interviews and hosts seminars, conferences, and webinars covering an array of topics like banking and economics, financial markets, monetary policy, community and workforce development, jobs and employment, financial innovations, and more.
Research Seminars
The Bank’s Research Department hosts a variety of seminar series that delve into a range of topics in economics and finance. These seminars are open to academic researchers affiliated with local universities and research institutions.
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.
Atlanta Research Data Center
The Atlanta Research Data Center (ARDC) is a secure computing lab where qualified researchers conduct approved statistical analysis using nonpublic data.
Latest Work
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Data
Access key datasets and visualizations that drive economic and policy research.
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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GDPNow Updated: 10/29/2026 10:30am
3.2%
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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Jobs Calculator Updated: 10/02/2026 9:30am
4.1%
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 participation rate.
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Wage Growth Tracker Updated: 10/08/2026 11:43am
3.9%
The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker is a measure of the nominal wage growth of individuals. It is constructed using microdata from the Current Population Survey (CPS), and is the median percent change in the hourly wage of individuals observed 12 months apart. Our measure is based on methodology developed by colleagues at the San Francisco Fed.
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Labor Report First Look Updated: 10/02/2026 9:00am
4.2%
Both nonfarm payroll employment (+29,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2 percent) changed little in September, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
What We Study
Access key datasets and visualizations that drive economic and policy research.
Employment
The Atlanta Fed strives to deepen its understanding of labor markets and identify emerging trends.
Financial Markets
The Bank monitors financial risks to help support a stable US financial system.
Housing and Real Estate
The Bank conducts multidisciplinary research, produces data tools, and fosters dialogue to help better understand the latest conditions, trends, and challenges.
Inflation
The Fed sets its policies to promote maximum employment and price stability, supported by a 2 percent inflation target.
Macroeconomy
The Fed closely examines macroeconomics because its dual mandate is measured and achieved on an economywide level.
Monetary Policy
Monetary policy comprises the Fed's actions and communications to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.
Related Content
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Central Bank Research Hub
The Central Bank Research Hub contains central bank publications which are included in the Research Papers in Economics site.
Beige Book
The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions across the Fed's 12 districts.
Community and Economic Development
The Bank works to improve the economic mobility and resilience of low- and moderate-income communities.
Regional Economy
The Atlanta Fed serves the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Payments
The Atlanta Fed works to promote a safe, efficient, and accessible system for US dollar transactions.
