subscribeBusinessInflationExpectations Business Inflation Expectations Relatively Unchanged at 2.3 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=1767f8b1-24df-4235-93df-2046568aa9ee 1767f8b1-24df-4235-93df-2046568aa9ee Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024 10:0:0 EST Firms' inflation expectations for the coming year are relatively unchanged at 2.3 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" also remained relatively unchanged, according to the Atlanta Fed's latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. Beige Book Shows Modest Growth, Continued Easing of Price Pressures https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/beige-book/2024/04/17/beige-book-shows-modest-growth-continued-easing-of-price-pressures?item=7d2ee162-1a38-42b9-b62c-99a553d518fa 7d2ee162-1a38-42b9-b62c-99a553d518fa Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024 0:0:0 EST Economic activity in the Southeast grew modestly over the past several weeks, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed. Labor market and pricing conditions broadly continued on their paths of recent months. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=e67f01fa-68f9-401b-b8a8-3958ebd89aa6 e67f01fa-68f9-401b-b8a8-3958ebd89aa6 Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024 10:31:0 EST On April 16, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.9 percent, up from 2.8 percent on April 15. View GDPNow for more details. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=74d514d8-b8cc-4f00-9627-d5fc53cb1710 74d514d8-b8cc-4f00-9627-d5fc53cb1710 Monday, 15 Apr 2024 12:4:0 EST On April 15, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.8 percent, up from 2.4 percent on April 10. View GDPNow for more details. Has Your Board Discussed Your Wire-Transfer Strategy? https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/04/15/has-your-board-discussed-your-wire-transfer-strategy?item=baf5ae41-c84c-4531-8f15-8741a0537e8c baf5ae41-c84c-4531-8f15-8741a0537e8c Monday, 15 Apr 2024 10:0:0 EST How prepared is your financial institution prepared for next year's implementation of new messaging standards for wire transfers? Read this post for a discussion of what's happening with ISO 20022, as well as implications for instant payments. Housing's Fundamental Role in Economic Inclusion https://www.atlantafed.org/news/speeches/2024/04/12/bostic--housings-fundamental-role-in-economic-inclusion?item=6c14511b-1593-4052-9d8e-1cfa403372b9 6c14511b-1593-4052-9d8e-1cfa403372b9 Friday, 12 Apr 2024 19:0:0 EST Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic spoke at the Confronting America's Housing Crisis conference hosted by Tulane University's Murphy Institute about how the quest to making safe and affordable housing available faces urgent challenges. Labor Market Spider Chart Updated with March Wage Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=ca6b3414-7f88-4280-b0f9-ab0173da0a52 ca6b3414-7f88-4280-b0f9-ab0173da0a52 Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 16:25:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with March wage data on nominal wage growth of individuals. Wage Growth Tracker 4.7 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/wage-growth-tracker?item=115d65d2-c4ee-4385-a348-4f76bdf03eb3 115d65d2-c4ee-4385-a348-4f76bdf03eb3 Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 14:43:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker was 4.7 percent in March, down from 5.0 percent in February. Federal Open Market Committee Minutes Released https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240410a.htm?item=40296684-7ace-4def-ba0a-6e9d77b58896 40296684-7ace-4def-ba0a-6e9d77b58896 Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 14:38:0 EST The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released the minutes of last month’s Committee meeting. The minutes include descriptions of economic and financial conditions prepared for the meeting. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=6db607e9-46c6-4206-91e4-e41a4893217d 6db607e9-46c6-4206-91e4-e41a4893217d Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 13:20:0 EST We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=0fa17f8f-91e1-44b9-a51e-049aeb6eaf9e 0fa17f8f-91e1-44b9-a51e-049aeb6eaf9e Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 13:4:0 EST The data have been updated and incorporate recent releases from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as well as updated Cleveland and Atlanta Fed model nowcasts. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=9f6a9ccc-d672-4868-a276-7dd37f7006e7 9f6a9ccc-d672-4868-a276-7dd37f7006e7 Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 12:14:0 EST On April 10, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.4 percent, down from 2.5 percent on April 4. View GDPNow for more details. myCPI Features March Data, Sticky-Price CPI Up 4.5 Percent in March https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject?item=740e733c-df5b-41a3-9de7-280d70e4ff55 740e733c-df5b-41a3-9de7-280d70e4ff55 Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024 9:59:0 EST The Atlanta Fed’s myCPI tool has been updated with new data. Compare your personal consumer price index with the US average. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=acbf4012-18e3-4e7d-be4f-986e23ed1d0b acbf4012-18e3-4e7d-be4f-986e23ed1d0b Monday, 8 Apr 2024 12:13:0 EST On Friday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released March's employment report. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Trust and the Design of Bank Branches https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/04/08/trust-and-design-of-bank-branches?item=2282a988-8dbf-4634-a7da-1af167993a5e 2282a988-8dbf-4634-a7da-1af167993a5e Monday, 8 Apr 2024 10:0:0 EST Read highlights from a recent report on what it takes to keep customers coming through the door, real world or digital. Labor Market Tracking Tools Updated with March Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/human-capital-data-and-tools?item=79e6c381-a40f-483c-b361-17b72ec59734 79e6c381-a40f-483c-b361-17b72ec59734 Friday, 5 Apr 2024 8:45:0 EST What do March employment data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mean for the outlook for labor markets? Check out the Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, Labor Market Sliders, and Jobs Calculator to find out. Labor Report First Look Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-report-first-look?item=91f4ce8b-4928-40d8-82dd-82995a67abf3 91f4ce8b-4928-40d8-82dd-82995a67abf3 Friday, 5 Apr 2024 8:45:0 EST Explore March and earlier data with the Labor Report First Look, updated April 5. First Look offers a snapshot of recent and historical employment data, updated with each release of the Employment Situation Summary, which next occurs on May 3, 2024. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=1b68e23f-e33e-4fd9-8f5a-6c300ada19ad 1b68e23f-e33e-4fd9-8f5a-6c300ada19ad Thursday, 4 Apr 2024 10:10:0 EST On April 4, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.5 percent, down from 2.8 percent on April 1. View GDPNow for more details. Atlanta Fed President Talks Economy, Rate Cuts on CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/03/atlanta-fed-president-bostic-sees-only-one-rate-cut-this-year-occurring-in-the-fourth-quarter.html?item=93df9197-55f2-4130-8563-7a9cd7680293 93df9197-55f2-4130-8563-7a9cd7680293 Wednesday, 3 Apr 2024 11:30:0 EST Raphael Bostic, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president and CEO, joined Steve Liesman on CNBC's Squawk Box to talk about inflation, interest rates, and the economic trajectory. Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated with February JOLTS Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=2e9f6599-21fe-44bc-8fdd-7810e4e5d33e 2e9f6599-21fe-44bc-8fdd-7810e4e5d33e Tuesday, 2 Apr 2024 13:48:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with February data on job openings, hires, layoffs, and quits (JOLTS). Orientación Financiera del Fed de Atlanta: Considerar las opciones de formas de pago https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/financial-tips/2024/04/01/financial-tips-from-the-atlanta-fed-considering-the-options-for-ways-to-pay-espanol?item=6eb5a3b9-6299-409e-9852-6a2b177bade7 6eb5a3b9-6299-409e-9852-6a2b177bade7 Monday, 1 Apr 2024 13:22:0 EST Los pagos electrónicos son populares entre los consumidores. Aunque la mayoría de las personas tienen una experiencia positiva, deben ser conscientes de los riesgos. Financial Tips from the Atlanta Fed: Considering the Options for Ways to Pay https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/financial-tips/2024/04/01/financial-tips-from-the-atlanta-fed-considering-the-options-for-ways-to-pay?item=836e79f3-7605-4bf0-a419-f815505241cb 836e79f3-7605-4bf0-a419-f815505241cb Monday, 1 Apr 2024 13:21:0 EST When you start to pay, consider your options, and weigh the benefits and costs. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=c929db10-ea6a-4d25-aa3e-669fbd223dff c929db10-ea6a-4d25-aa3e-669fbd223dff Monday, 1 Apr 2024 11:36:0 EST On April 1, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.8 percent, up from 2.3 percent on March 29. View GDPNow for more details. National Parks and the Cost of Cash Acceptance https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/04/01/national-parks-and-cost-of-cash-acceptance?item=f7be34cd-debc-4713-b639-a4eb16597a45 f7be34cd-debc-4713-b639-a4eb16597a45 Monday, 1 Apr 2024 10:0:0 EST Refusing cash can exclude some people from full participation in the economy. Read Take On Payments to learn why some national parks don't take cash. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=d715b573-0702-4157-9c1b-8cc6b24baca4 d715b573-0702-4157-9c1b-8cc6b24baca4 Friday, 29 Mar 2024 14:14:0 EST We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=b1196730-9f53-4c02-b6a8-53abcd0b0e46 b1196730-9f53-4c02-b6a8-53abcd0b0e46 Friday, 29 Mar 2024 10:52:0 EST The data have been updated and incorporate recent releases from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis as well as updated Cleveland and Atlanta Fed model nowcasts. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=052353cf-b727-485f-ba91-35d3529cf07f 052353cf-b727-485f-ba91-35d3529cf07f Friday, 29 Mar 2024 10:20:0 EST On March 29, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.3 percent, up from 2.1 percent on March 26. View GDPNow for more details. "How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation about Financial Literacy and Economic Education https://www.atlantafed.org/podcasts/transcripts/economy-matters/240329--how-do-we-prepare-for-future--conversation-about-financial-literacy-and-economic-education?item=3f618a87-6325-4143-8eca-3350697c1b83 3f618a87-6325-4143-8eca-3350697c1b83 Friday, 29 Mar 2024 6:0:0 EST 3/29/2024 - April is Financial Literacy Month, so in this episode of the podcast, Jackie Morgan of the Atlanta Fed's economic education team sits down to discuss efforts to further financial literacy throughout the region. Survey of Business Uncertainty Released https://www.atlantafed.org/research/surveys/business-uncertainty?item=196f9d46-e7b3-4f20-be47-4ea5951d4154 196f9d46-e7b3-4f20-be47-4ea5951d4154 Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024 9:53:0 EST Are changes in economic conditions affecting the outlook of businesses in your community? Find out what a national sample of firms thinks about the future with our Survey of Business Uncertainty. 2023 Annual Report https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/annual-report/2023?item=192a6088-ef55-4898-b7de-54cda833140d 192a6088-ef55-4898-b7de-54cda833140d Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024 15:57:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's 2023 Annual Report includes information on our leadership structure, financials, compliance, and commitment to transparency. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Unchanged https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=4efe7aaf-f1dc-4460-88c5-3002d0ca2810 4efe7aaf-f1dc-4460-88c5-3002d0ca2810 Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024 10:32:0 EST On March 26, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.1 percent, unchanged from March 19 after rounding. View GDPNow for more details. Jobs Calculator Updated with February State Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/calculator?item=1890e765-c97e-4736-b8d6-7c2d048533ae 1890e765-c97e-4736-b8d6-7c2d048533ae Monday, 25 Mar 2024 14:35:0 EST Our state-level Jobs Calculator has been updated with February data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inference Based On Time-Varying SVARs Identified with Sign Restrictions https://www.atlantafed.org/research/publications/wp/2024/03/25/04--inference-based-on-time-varying-svars-identified-w-time-restrictions?item=083ff53b-f74c-43d3-a8ed-812ae5db8102 083ff53b-f74c-43d3-a8ed-812ae5db8102 Monday, 25 Mar 2024 10:0:0 EST Jonas E. Arias, Juan F. Rubio-Ramírez, Minchul Shin, and Daniel F. WaggonerWorking Paper 2024-4March 2024 The authors use a new approach for Bayesian inference to analyze the role played by monetary policy during the latest inflation surge. The methodology is innovative to the literature and allows the separation of inference from identification. Drop in Check Volume Doesn't Mean Fraud Will Fall https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/03/25/drop-in-check-volume-doesnt-mean-fraud-will-fall?item=fd1cabd1-ee8e-4466-b5dd-bf43c10cabda fd1cabd1-ee8e-4466-b5dd-bf43c10cabda Monday, 25 Mar 2024 10:0:0 EST Check volume has been declining, but check fraud is booming. Read this post for mitigation tools and techniques. Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240320a.htm?item=c9e25b42-6aac-47ac-b38b-34fdd0cd7e79 c9e25b42-6aac-47ac-b38b-34fdd0cd7e79 Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 14:15:0 EST The Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 to 5-1/2 percent. Business Inflation Expectations Relatively Unchanged at 2.4 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=be8c1ef2-4248-4051-a170-5a040b42d20b be8c1ef2-4248-4051-a170-5a040b42d20b Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 10:0:0 EST Firms' inflation expectations for the coming year are relatively unchanged at 2.4 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" also remained relatively unchanged, according to the Atlanta Fed's latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=758198c8-9959-4b27-88fa-f11984252fd8 758198c8-9959-4b27-88fa-f11984252fd8 Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024 10:1:0 EST On March 19, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.1 percent, down from 2.3 percent from March 14. View GDPNow for more details. Is There a Difference among Faster, Instant, and Real-Time Payments? https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/03/18/is-there-a-difference-among-faster-instant-and-real-time-payments?item=75948ff6-3a9b-49f0-8c8c-bbef0522bc60 75948ff6-3a9b-49f0-8c8c-bbef0522bc60 Monday, 18 Mar 2024 10:0:0 EST Faster, instant, and real-time payments are similar, but different. Take On Payments explains how the definitions are blurring. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=af5c1de5-8eb8-4def-b602-f7342046155b af5c1de5-8eb8-4def-b602-f7342046155b Thursday, 14 Mar 2024 11:47:0 EST On March 14, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.3 percent, down from 2.5 percent from March 7. View GDPNow for more details. Wage Growth Tracker 5.0 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/wage-growth-tracker?item=06c37014-979a-4750-a505-8bb6cb2ed07e 06c37014-979a-4750-a505-8bb6cb2ed07e Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024 14:57:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker was 5.0 percent in February, the same as for January. For people who changed jobs, the Tracker in February was 5.3 percent, down from 5.6 percent in January. For those not changing jobs, the Tracker was 4.7 percent, unchanged from January. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=4d0c9091-eeaa-46ad-b011-bd853ec7be15 4d0c9091-eeaa-46ad-b011-bd853ec7be15 Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024 11:42:0 EST On Tuesday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released February's Consumer Price Index. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=664267ad-43f4-4fc8-b9b3-a259168928af 664267ad-43f4-4fc8-b9b3-a259168928af Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 12:10:0 EST We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=6ae62d35-b8b5-411b-ac1d-5aeef1f0bc4c 6ae62d35-b8b5-411b-ac1d-5aeef1f0bc4c Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 11:25:0 EST The data have been updated and incorporate recent releases from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as well as updated Cleveland and Atlanta Fed model nowcasts. myCPI Features March Data, Sticky-Price CPI Up 4.4 Percent in March https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject?item=616e751a-3e28-482c-8ade-cb7c12f9a5f6 616e751a-3e28-482c-8ade-cb7c12f9a5f6 Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 9:33:0 EST The Atlanta Fed’s myCPI tool has been updated with new data. Compare your personal consumer price index with the US average. Jobs Calculator Updated with January State Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/calculator?item=465c11a0-ee6e-47ff-97f3-8214aab88a59 465c11a0-ee6e-47ff-97f3-8214aab88a59 Monday, 11 Mar 2024 16:41:0 EST Our state-level Jobs Calculator has been updated with January data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Scam Factories: Where the Perpetrator Is the Victim https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/03/11/scam-factories--where-perpetrator-is-victim?item=ee6c718c-37f3-4091-a7ba-0caced25cade ee6c718c-37f3-4091-a7ba-0caced25cade Monday, 11 Mar 2024 10:0:0 EST What you may not be aware of is that the phone caller or emailer trying to trick you out of your money is sometimes also a victim, kidnapped and forced to work in a criminal enterprise. Learn more in this post. Poised for More Growth, the Southeastern Economy Outperforming US https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/economic-research/2024/03/08/poised-for-more-growth-the-southeastern-economy-outperforming-us?item=f26d9bbc-f41e-4d62-88cb-f2a720c5ce18 f26d9bbc-f41e-4d62-88cb-f2a720c5ce18 Friday, 8 Mar 2024 13:47:0 EST Firms have taken note of the region's economic growth, expecting it will continue and planning accordingly. Researchers at the Atlanta Fed recently investigated factors behind the southeastern economy's performance, and this article delves into their findings. Labor Market Tracking Tools Updated with February Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/human-capital-data-and-tools?item=62a6a1ab-19ce-411d-9a31-18dc465a3547 62a6a1ab-19ce-411d-9a31-18dc465a3547 Friday, 8 Mar 2024 8:45:0 EST What do February employment data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mean for the outlook for labor markets? Check out the Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, Labor Market Sliders, and Jobs Calculator to find out. Labor Report First Look Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-report-first-look?item=46445fa8-3361-4492-815e-2d957a6efb8e 46445fa8-3361-4492-815e-2d957a6efb8e Friday, 8 Mar 2024 8:40:0 EST Explore February and earlier data with the Labor Report First Look, updated March 8. First Look offers a snapshot of recent and historical employment data, updated with each release of the Employment Situation Summary, which next occurs on April 5, 2024. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Unchanged https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=6cd990f0-81cc-4e2c-af22-9605e3461cb0 6cd990f0-81cc-4e2c-af22-9605e3461cb0 Thursday, 7 Mar 2024 10:6:0 EST On March 7, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.5 percent, unchanged from March 6. View GDPNow for more details. Beige Book: Tourism Roars On as Overall Activity Holds Steady https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/beige-book/2024/03/06/beige-book-tourism-roars-on-as-overall-activity-holds-steady?item=6b4ae24f-49b4-4d5c-9386-b5fe43f77bd3 6b4ae24f-49b4-4d5c-9386-b5fe43f77bd3 Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 14:13:0 EST The new Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta depicts a robust travel and tourism sector while other economic sectors showed largely stable levels of activity. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=b03d88ac-0b36-4a58-8fce-ab7d2dd30841 b03d88ac-0b36-4a58-8fce-ab7d2dd30841 Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 11:34:0 EST On March 6, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.5 percent, up from 2.1 percent on March 1. View GDPNow for more details. Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated with January JOLTS Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=5cd040e7-e838-4648-931e-f411a08accc8 5cd040e7-e838-4648-931e-f411a08accc8 Wednesday, 6 Mar 2024 11:14:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with January data on job openings, hires, layoffs, and quits (JOLTS). Three Economic Realities That Make Me Grateful Yet Vigilant https://www.atlantafed.org/about/atlantafed/executive-leadership-committee/bostic-raphael/message-from-the-president/archive/2024/03/04/three-economic-realities-that-make-me-grateful-yet-vigilant?item=cf652e39-6798-4216-bda1-73e3e47ed1cf cf652e39-6798-4216-bda1-73e3e47ed1cf Monday, 4 Mar 2024 12:0:0 EST Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic communicates his current stance on monetary policy in three parts in his latest Message from the President. Curtailing Authorized Push Payment Fraud Means Curtailing Phone Scammers https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/03/04/curtailing-authorized-push-payment-fraud-means-curtailing-phone-scammers?item=0cb9c332-e4f3-4bf6-ad57-df04f6347644 0cb9c332-e4f3-4bf6-ad57-df04f6347644 Monday, 4 Mar 2024 10:0:0 EST Imposter fraud resulted in the loss of about $2.7 billion in 2023. Read this post to learn more about it, including how we can best avoid it. Fireside Chat: UF Real Estate Trends and Strategies Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7XhZhsyct4?item=2a105b2f-7e36-474c-bf6d-1539fd8c8ee3 2a105b2f-7e36-474c-bf6d-1539fd8c8ee3 Friday, 1 Mar 2024 12:30:0 EST Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic discussed economic outlook and monetary policy in a fireside chat at the University of Florida's Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center's 2024 Trends and Strategies Conference. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=24e6e251-4818-49e1-8bb3-9e9f62941b7f 24e6e251-4818-49e1-8bb3-9e9f62941b7f Friday, 1 Mar 2024 11:44:0 EST On March 1, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.1 percent, down from 3.0 percent on February 29. View GDPNow for more details. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=22753541-c826-4c9d-8946-97d69fdd0b8d 22753541-c826-4c9d-8946-97d69fdd0b8d Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 14:44:0 EST We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. 2024 Banking Outlook Conference: Fireside Chat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSWlFvAPSuQ?item=46b27d32-0857-4284-9d2c-720ed7169582 46b27d32-0857-4284-9d2c-720ed7169582 Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:0 EST Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic, in a fireside chat with Federal Reserve Board of Governors deputy director Jennifer Burns, discusses monetary policy and the state of the banking industry. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=2a319e32-3666-4dff-9cb8-4448b120eb7b 2a319e32-3666-4dff-9cb8-4448b120eb7b Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 11:12:0 EST The data have been updated and incorporate recent releases from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis as well as updated Cleveland and Atlanta Fed model nowcasts. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=4a6c5fb1-46d0-49a4-91c5-b026aa382a86 4a6c5fb1-46d0-49a4-91c5-b026aa382a86 Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 9:59:0 EST On February 29, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 3.0 percent, down from 3.2 percent on February 27. View GDPNow for more details. "It's Important to Understand How These Communities Are Faring": Discussing Rental Instability in the Southeast https://www.atlantafed.org/podcasts/transcripts/economy-matters/240229--discussing-rental-instability-in-southeast?item=a4775dd3-0801-4995-ba56-77688804ca23 a4775dd3-0801-4995-ba56-77688804ca23 Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 6:0:0 EST 2/29/2024 - Rental instability afflicts a large number of people not just in the Southeast, but nationally. The Atlanta Fed's Sarah Stein, an adviser in the Community and Economic Development group, joins the podcast to discuss her recent research into the problem and possible remedies. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's First Vice President Search https://www.atlantafed.org/about/atlantafed/transparency/first-vice-president-search?item=f3070087-12b8-4a7c-a3ee-bf0338f56bd6 f3070087-12b8-4a7c-a3ee-bf0338f56bd6 Wednesday, 28 Feb 2024 16:44:0 EST The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has announced the retirement of First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer André T. Anderson. Learn how the Atlanta Fed is conducting its search to fill the position. Survey of Business Uncertainty Released https://www.atlantafed.org/research/surveys/business-uncertainty?item=f58bbd6d-8b97-4716-8c05-dc0165b9c289 f58bbd6d-8b97-4716-8c05-dc0165b9c289 Wednesday, 28 Feb 2024 9:7:0 EST Are changes in economic conditions affecting the outlook of businesses in your community? Find out what a national sample of firms thinks about the future with our Survey of Business Uncertainty. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=c925f74e-ff2d-4519-bb64-15a90927b92e c925f74e-ff2d-4519-bb64-15a90927b92e Tuesday, 27 Feb 2024 10:9:0 EST On February 27, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 3.2 percent, up from 2.9 percent on February 16. View GDPNow for more details. Supervisors Focus on Payments, Crypto, and Blockchain https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/02/26/supervisors-focus-on-payments-crypto-blockchain?item=4795601f-826a-45ef-8137-51468fa71f61 4795601f-826a-45ef-8137-51468fa71f61 Monday, 26 Feb 2024 10:0:0 EST What do you think is the safest way to make an online purchase? Two people with the same facts may make different choices. Read this post about how lack of trust can prevent some people from recognizing the benefits of digital payments. HOAM: Housing Affordability Improves https://www.atlantafed.org/center-for-housing-and-policy/data-and-tools/home-ownership-affordability-monitor?item=f76de645-8521-4804-87df-5f15b556a406 f76de645-8521-4804-87df-5f15b556a406 Friday, 23 Feb 2024 12:26:0 EST December saw the largest monthly improvement in home ownership affordability in the history of the Home Ownership Affordability Monitor index. Federal Open Market Committee Minutes Released https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240221a.htm?item=b5ec25e9-6eba-436b-abc6-b2e836e3ab5a b5ec25e9-6eba-436b-abc6-b2e836e3ab5a Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024 15:40:0 EST The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released the minutes of the most recent Committee meeting. The minutes include descriptions of economic and financial conditions prepared for the meeting. Business Inflation Expectations Remain Relatively Unchanged at 2.3 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=9a0920e3-3822-4623-b1f4-5448049a0f40 9a0920e3-3822-4623-b1f4-5448049a0f40 Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024 10:0:0 EST Firms' inflation expectations for the coming year are relatively unchanged at 2.3 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" increased, according to the Atlanta Fed's latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. Atlanta Fed President Discusses the Economy, Latest Price Reports on CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/02/16/atlanta-fed-president-raphael-bostic-still-more-work-to-do-to-lower-inflation-pressures.html?&qsearchterm=Raphael%20Bostic?item=5a2acc4c-ae92-48f5-975c-96d3c5582516 5a2acc4c-ae92-48f5-975c-96d3c5582516 Friday, 16 Feb 2024 11:30:0 EST Raphael Bostic, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president and CEO, recently joined Money Movers host Sara Eisen on CNBC to talk about the latest CPI and PPI reports, potential interest rate cuts, and the economy's trajectory. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Unchanged https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=dfe48f29-e482-4c5e-aa1c-2f4762ee1932 dfe48f29-e482-4c5e-aa1c-2f4762ee1932 Friday, 16 Feb 2024 9:51:0 EST On February 16, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.9 percent, unchanged from February 15. View GDPNow for more details. Grateful but Vigilant: New Perspectives for a New Policy Environment https://www.atlantafed.org/news/speeches/2024/02/15/bostic--grateful-but-vigilant?item=5a4c5702-4e9b-44b7-8565-d61e71ca2261 5a4c5702-4e9b-44b7-8565-d61e71ca2261 Thursday, 15 Feb 2024 19:0:0 EST Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic speaks to the Money Marketeers of New York University about how he is formulating his view of the appropriate path of monetary policy. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=0f697a9e-65b0-4f4d-a0c4-783612ed268a 0f697a9e-65b0-4f4d-a0c4-783612ed268a Thursday, 15 Feb 2024 12:19:0 EST On February 15, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.9 percent, down from 3.4 percent on February 8. View GDPNow for more details. Declining Responsiveness at the Establishment Level: Sources and Productivity Implications https://www.atlantafed.org/research/publications/wp/2024/02/14/03--declining-responsiveness-at-establishment-level--sources-and-productivity-implications?item=d01a0d10-da73-4caa-982c-47874c9ca794 d01a0d10-da73-4caa-982c-47874c9ca794 Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024 10:0:0 EST Russell Cooper, John Haltiwanger, and Jonathan WillisWorking Paper 2024-3February 2024 To assess the main contributors to the well-documented decline in dynamism among US establishments, the authors construct a plant-level dynamic optimization framework. They find that increasing costs of adjusting labor is the primary contributor to the observed decline in plant-level responsiveness of employment to profitable opportunities. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=c434c1a3-8347-4a73-bf98-f632b25da78d c434c1a3-8347-4a73-bf98-f632b25da78d Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 13:49:0 EST We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=9d870d55-3d23-45f0-9571-ea65fe4c8cc9 9d870d55-3d23-45f0-9571-ea65fe4c8cc9 Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 11:49:0 EST The data have been updated and incorporate recent releases from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Congressional Budget Office as well as updated Cleveland and Atlanta Fed model nowcasts. myCPI Features February Data, Sticky-Price CPI Up 4.6 Percent in February https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject?item=8ea29e8e-2431-4d59-a634-2bac9e69937c 8ea29e8e-2431-4d59-a634-2bac9e69937c Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 9:21:0 EST The Atlanta Fed’s myCPI tool has been updated with new data. Compare your personal consumer price index with the US average. Building Trust in Payments in an Age of Mistrust https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/02/12/building-trust-in-payments-in-age-of-mistrust?item=8da1560a-35b9-4a50-88ef-f3efa878500e 8da1560a-35b9-4a50-88ef-f3efa878500e Monday, 12 Feb 2024 10:0:0 EST What do you think is the safest way to make an online purchase? Two people with the same facts may make different choices. Read this post about how lack of trust can prevent some people from recognizing the benefits of digital payments. Atlanta Fed President Discusses Rate Cuts, Economy on WABE https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-fed-president-raphael-bostic-predicts-summer-for-lower-interest-rates/?item=d92ac594-b3ba-40d3-98ef-6a210678942e d92ac594-b3ba-40d3-98ef-6a210678942e Friday, 9 Feb 2024 13:0:0 EST Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic talks with Jim Burress on All Things Considered about interest rates, inflation, and the state of the economy. Atlanta Fed Supervision Head Discusses Cybersecurity’s Importance https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/banking-and-finance/2024/02/08/atlanta-fed-supervision-head-discusses-cybersecuritys-importance?item=280224e1-14fe-4cc3-a81d-ede449881b94 280224e1-14fe-4cc3-a81d-ede449881b94 Thursday, 8 Feb 2024 16:16:0 EST In a new essay, Joe Davidson of the Atlanta Fed’s Supervision and Regulation Division discusses the number-one concern that keeps bankers up at night: cybersecurity. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Unchanged https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=cc83a94e-0675-4529-88a9-b6e2181d825e cc83a94e-0675-4529-88a9-b6e2181d825e Thursday, 8 Feb 2024 11:18:0 EST On February 8, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 3.4 percent, unchanged from February 7 after rounding. View GDPNow for more details. Wage Growth Tracker 5.0 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/wage-growth-tracker?item=cad8dfd9-fb1a-4fa5-84e6-6ae9688381e1 cad8dfd9-fb1a-4fa5-84e6-6ae9688381e1 Wednesday, 7 Feb 2024 13:57:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker was 5.0 percent in January, down from a 5.2 percent reading in December. For people who changed jobs, the Tracker in January was 5.6 percent, down slightly from 5.7 percent in December. For those not changing jobs, the Tracker was 4.7 percent, down from 4.9 percent in December. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=cf7d77f0-88b4-436c-9387-0d7cab7591c0 cf7d77f0-88b4-436c-9387-0d7cab7591c0 Wednesday, 7 Feb 2024 10:21:0 EST On February 7, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 3.4 percent, down from 4.2 percent on February 1. View GDPNow for more details. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=2196c44e-84da-450c-9604-45c8016116ff 2196c44e-84da-450c-9604-45c8016116ff Monday, 5 Feb 2024 14:5:0 EST On Friday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released January's employment report. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Opening Remarks: Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market https://www.atlantafed.org/news/speeches/2024/02/05/bostic--opening-remarks-uneven-outcomes-conference?item=867c490f-a02e-4682-a3e7-07b48d90772a 867c490f-a02e-4682-a3e7-07b48d90772a Monday, 5 Feb 2024 14:5:0 EST President Raphael Bostic gives the opening remarks at the Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market Conference on February 5. Looking Back at Data to Predict an Instant Payments Future https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/02/05/looking-back-at-data-to-predict-instant-payments-future?item=e5e100bd-ee0e-485a-a9cf-6e88b38a513e e5e100bd-ee0e-485a-a9cf-6e88b38a513e Monday, 5 Feb 2024 10:0:0 EST How will consumers' payments behaviors change when instant payments are ubiquitous? Read this post for how current data could clue us in to some possible changes. Skilled Immigration Frictions as a Barrier for Young Firms https://www.atlantafed.org/research/publications/wp/2024/02/05/02--skilled-immigration-frictions-as-barrier-for-young-firms?item=5c0e3fcd-6ab9-4912-85be-ebab438b6e27 5c0e3fcd-6ab9-4912-85be-ebab438b6e27 Monday, 5 Feb 2024 10:0:0 EST Federico S. Mandelman, Mishita Mehra, and Hewei ShenWorking Paper 2024-2February 2024 The authors explore the impact of skilled immigration policy frictions on technology-intensive firms, showing that such frictions directly influence young firm dynamics in technology-intensive sectors by affecting firm survival. Looking Back at 10 Years of the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2024/02/05/looking-back-at-10-years-of-atlanta-feds-wage-growth-tracker?item=21f499c2-a097-45d4-9bfb-072071d914f0 21f499c2-a097-45d4-9bfb-072071d914f0 Monday, 5 Feb 2024 9:0:0 EST On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker, a Policy Hub: Macroblog post looks at the origins of the tool, how it has evolved over a decade, and what it continues to tell us about wages and the labor force. Looking Back at 10 Years of the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2024/02/05/looking-back-at-10-years-of-atlanta-feds-wage-growth-tracker?item=21f499c2-a097-45d4-9bfb-072071d914f0 21f499c2-a097-45d4-9bfb-072071d914f0 Monday, 5 Feb 2024 9:0:0 EST On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker, a Policy Hub: Macroblog post looks at the origins of the tool, how it has evolved over a decade, and what it continues to tell us about wages and the labor force. Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market: Understanding Trends and Identifying Solutions – February 5-8, 2024 https://fedcommunities.org/uneven-outcomes-labor-market-conference/?item=398fff36-595d-484e-9a66-d0c86e583050 398fff36-595d-484e-9a66-d0c86e583050 Monday, 5 Feb 2024 0:0:0 EST A virtual conference that will dive deeply into the research behind uneven labor market trends. Promoting Payments Inclusion: A Toolkit of Considerations https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/banking-and-finance/2024/02/02/promoting-payments-inclusion-a-toolkit-of-considerations?item=8926e903-470f-405f-a73d-bfa4970b51ab 8926e903-470f-405f-a73d-bfa4970b51ab Friday, 2 Feb 2024 11:25:0 EST Some consumers can't have bank accounts because they can't predict or afford some of the associated fees. Read this article about a report that identifies this and other barriers to payments inclusion. Labor Market Tracking Tools Updated with January Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/human-capital-data-and-tools?item=c73d1b60-9004-4ecd-a28f-af040e0f4920 c73d1b60-9004-4ecd-a28f-af040e0f4920 Friday, 2 Feb 2024 8:45:0 EST What do January employment data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mean for the outlook for labor markets? Check out the Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, Labor Market Sliders, and Jobs Calculator to find out. Labor Report First Look Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-report-first-look?item=0e6dc28a-eed8-4a9a-a2f0-dca55b1f2145 0e6dc28a-eed8-4a9a-a2f0-dca55b1f2145 Friday, 2 Feb 2024 8:40:0 EST Explore January and earlier data with the Labor Report First Look, updated February 2. First Look offers a snapshot of recent and historical employment data, updated with each release of the Employment Situation Summary, which next occurs on March 8, 2024. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=201220cd-14a5-489f-81b5-fde0344427c3 201220cd-14a5-489f-81b5-fde0344427c3 Thursday, 1 Feb 2024 11:50:0 EST On February 1, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 is 4.2 percent, up from 3.0 percent on January 26. View GDPNow for more details. Orientación Financiera del Fed de Atlanta--Año nuevo, estafas viejas: Protegerse del fraude financiero https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/financial-tips/2024/02/01/financial-tips-new-year-old-scams-protecting-yourself-from-financial-fraud-espanol?item=9839d0d9-8a8f-4942-ab3d-27e0491973ff 9839d0d9-8a8f-4942-ab3d-27e0491973ff Thursday, 1 Feb 2024 9:43:0 EST Un nuevo año puede traer un nuevo enfoque financiero, pero también nuevos riesgos de fraude financiero. Aprenda cómo evitar las estafas comunes dirigidas a los consumidores en esta época del año. Financial Tips from the Atlanta Fed: New Year, Old Scams--Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/financial-tips/2024/02/01/financial-tips-new-year-old-scams-protecting-yourself-from-financial-fraud?item=99c67d5b-8114-4ef5-b3ae-152a7b4d92ca 99c67d5b-8114-4ef5-b3ae-152a7b4d92ca Thursday, 1 Feb 2024 9:43:0 EST This Financial Literacy Month, use these tips to acquire the knowledge to increase your financial literacy and become a more savvy consumer. Disponible en español Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240131a.htm?item=15ddd0ae-28f7-4fd7-9cbb-05858129a645 15ddd0ae-28f7-4fd7-9cbb-05858129a645 Wednesday, 31 Jan 2024 14:22:0 EST The Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 to 5-1/2 percent. Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated with December JOLTS Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=807ee8df-22f2-4db0-b38a-cc5cb7f1ea04 807ee8df-22f2-4db0-b38a-cc5cb7f1ea04 Tuesday, 30 Jan 2024 10:45:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with December data on job openings, hires, layoffs, and quits (JOLTS). The Cold Reality of Authorized Push-Payment Fraud https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2024/01/29/cold-reality-of-authorized-push-payment-fraud?item=77289fd0-6f71-4852-b0a4-32b4e7f4d3d7 77289fd0-6f71-4852-b0a4-32b4e7f4d3d7 Monday, 29 Jan 2024 10:0:0 EST Credit-push payments could once be called warm and fuzzy a wire or a direct deposit through ACH nearly always meant money in your account. Read this post to learn how the cold reality of fraud may be calling for a new way of thinking. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=acbe4bf8-787e-4d76-b6e7-5d899e48a602 acbe4bf8-787e-4d76-b6e7-5d899e48a602 Friday, 26 Jan 2024 15:1:0 EST We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.