subscribeBusinessInflationExpectations Digital Access Research Forum—September 16-18, 2025 https://www.dallasfed.org/cd/events/2025/25digitalaccess?item=bc5062b1-cb38-4cc6-b27f-f00caf6f9437 bc5062b1-cb38-4cc6-b27f-f00caf6f9437 Tuesday, 16 Sep 2025 0:0:0 EST Join the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, New York, and Philadelphia for an in-person forum at the Kansas City Fed highlighting the latest research on digital access, as well as emerging methodologies and best practices in the sector. Policy Summit 2025: Building Strong and Sustainable Communities — June 26-27, 2025 https://www.clevelandfed.org/events/ev-20250626-policy-summit-2025?item=e1384c0d-2a33-49bc-8572-d9729d88e1f9 e1384c0d-2a33-49bc-8572-d9729d88e1f9 Thursday, 26 Jun 2025 0:0:0 EST The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, in partnership with the Atlanta Fed and other System Banks, presents the seventeenth annual Policy Summit. The summit will focus on research and innovative strategies on housing, the workforce, small business, and economic development. This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options. The State of the Nation's Housing 2025 – June 24, 2025 https://fedcommunities.org/event/state-nations-housing-2025/?item=a3cf7f41-fb9a-4363-8703-8325c91ab8d9 a3cf7f41-fb9a-4363-8703-8325c91ab8d9 Tuesday, 24 Jun 2025 14:0:0 EST Join us in person at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston or virtually for the release of The State of the Nation's Housing 2025 report. Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250618a.htm?item=64fa0fdf-ce8f-4e9e-ae49-cd3b17877439 64fa0fdf-ce8f-4e9e-ae49-cd3b17877439 Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025 14:0:0 EST The Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. Catching Counterfeit Currency at the Atlanta Fed https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/inside-the-fed/2025/06/18/catching-counterfeit-currency-at-the-atlanta-fed?item=253a525f-22bf-447a-92d3-841c334b66d2 253a525f-22bf-447a-92d3-841c334b66d2 Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025 10:32:0 EST Genuine currency is central to a stable financial system. Learn what the Atlanta Fed and other Reserve Banks are doing to identify and remove fake US currency from circulation. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=dcd51585-2e58-45d4-8215-56ef4ea1d7a2 dcd51585-2e58-45d4-8215-56ef4ea1d7a2 Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025 10:12:0 EST On June 18, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 3.4 percent, down from 3.5 percent on June 17. View GDPNow for more details. Business Inflation Expectations Remain Unchanged at 2.4 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=f1c36e25-bca9-426a-a520-b86c823df87d f1c36e25-bca9-426a-a520-b86c823df87d Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025 10:0:0 EST Firms’ inflation expectations for the coming year remained relatively unchanged at 2.4 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" increased, according to the Atlanta Fed’s latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=a59c223f-034b-4cb1-95dc-7ab8f87c098f a59c223f-034b-4cb1-95dc-7ab8f87c098f Tuesday, 17 Jun 2025 11:44:0 EST On June 17, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 3.5 percent, down from 3.8 percent on June 9. View GDPNow for more details. Atlanta Fed Announces New Vice President and Economist in Research https://www.atlantafed.org/news/pressreleases/2025/06/16/atlanta-fed-announces-new-vice-president-and-economist-in-research?item=07a333b2-be56-4ce5-8f33-fbe37a57614a 07a333b2-be56-4ce5-8f33-fbe37a57614a Monday, 16 Jun 2025 10:0:0 EST Alexander "Alex" Monge-Naranjo has been named vice president and senior economist. The Rise of Embedded and Invisible Payments https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2025/06/16/rise-of-embedded-and-invisible-payments?item=e540855c-72d3-4c58-b5e5-b1d4b8fdcfdd e540855c-72d3-4c58-b5e5-b1d4b8fdcfdd Monday, 16 Jun 2025 10:0:0 EST Take On Payments considers the shift away from card-present transactions and toward digital transactions with embedded and invisible payment experiences. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=4e767c03-367c-49e0-bd31-79afc3ff9d99 4e767c03-367c-49e0-bd31-79afc3ff9d99 Thursday, 12 Jun 2025 12:27:0 EST On Wednesday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released May's consumer price index. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Wage Growth Tracker 4.3 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/wage-growth-tracker?item=c7e4ce90-a133-4f9e-86b4-4caccadf0ab2 c7e4ce90-a133-4f9e-86b4-4caccadf0ab2 Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025 14:0:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker was 4.3 percent in May. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=2da1c4cd-9868-4aa4-8f0b-7940e8613cbf 2da1c4cd-9868-4aa4-8f0b-7940e8613cbf Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025 13:23:0 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=4beeaaea-f733-42a0-a99c-68908213ea44 4beeaaea-f733-42a0-a99c-68908213ea44 Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025 11:12:0 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. Sticky-Price CPI Up 3.2 Percent in May https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject?item=e15484c8-9a36-49ea-be27-666c09c5f21e e15484c8-9a36-49ea-be27-666c09c5f21e Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025 10:59:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's myCPI tool has been updated with new data. Compare your personal consumer price index with the US average. Atlanta Fed Announces New Vice President and Regional Executive https://www.atlantafed.org/news/pressreleases/2025/06/11/atlanta-fed-names-new-vice-president-and-regional-executive?item=2a8c3957-ef65-45d0-b3be-840f925a5e3b 2a8c3957-ef65-45d0-b3be-840f925a5e3b Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025 10:0:0 EST Kevin Dancy has been named vice president and Atlanta-based regional executive. Reporting Dividends and Return of Capital: What Bankers Need to Know https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/banking-and-finance/2025/06/05/reporting-dividends-and-return-of-capital-what-bankers-need-to-know?item=e6d75605-4c4c-4ddc-8281-719f77c3512f e6d75605-4c4c-4ddc-8281-719f77c3512f Monday, 9 Jun 2025 13:49:0 EST Even for seasoned banking professionals, reporting dividends and returning capital can be a challenging matter to approach properly. This Economy Matters article clarifies some common misconceptions. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=5f9121fb-027f-49ac-92ca-15c2045c26af 5f9121fb-027f-49ac-92ca-15c2045c26af Monday, 9 Jun 2025 12:30:0 EST On Friday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released May's employment report. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Unchanged https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=8f882559-01e2-4246-8eaf-4fcba6685c29 8f882559-01e2-4246-8eaf-4fcba6685c29 Monday, 9 Jun 2025 11:29:0 EST On June 9, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 3.8 percent, unchanged from June 5 after rounding. View GDPNow for more details. Labor Market Tracking Tools Updated with May Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/human-capital-data-and-tools?item=14e68e75-5af8-4450-a545-76bc4963566f 14e68e75-5af8-4450-a545-76bc4963566f Friday, 6 Jun 2025 9:0:0 EST What do May 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=30ec9b87-43af-48e5-8b79-564dccb59a9f 30ec9b87-43af-48e5-8b79-564dccb59a9f Friday, 6 Jun 2025 8:45:0 EST Explore May and earlier data with the Labor Report First Look, updated June 6. First Look offers a snapshot of recent and historical employment data, updated with each release of the Employment Situation Summary, which next occurs on July 3. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=dbe47cff-9b0a-4ba5-ac31-5af1ce986401 dbe47cff-9b0a-4ba5-ac31-5af1ce986401 Thursday, 5 Jun 2025 11:46:0 EST On June 5, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 3.8 percent, down from 4.6 percent on June 2. View GDPNow for more details. Worried about Tariff Passthrough onto Prices? So Are Business Execs. https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/06/05/worried-about-tariff-passthrough-onto-prices-so-are-business-execs?item=6cde3fa3-6dac-4afa-83ec-9f612a5f6a07 6cde3fa3-6dac-4afa-83ec-9f612a5f6a07 Thursday, 5 Jun 2025 11:0:0 EST In the face of new tariffs, how would firms respond? A post looks at recent survey data to view how they would react to tariffs' impact on prices. Beige Book Reports Slight Economic Growth Alongside Uncertainty https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/beige-book/2025/06/04/beige-book-reports-slight-economic-growth-alongside-uncertainty?item=7954f93a-fb9e-44c1-bf29-6e77c5921aab 7954f93a-fb9e-44c1-bf29-6e77c5921aab Wednesday, 4 Jun 2025 14:4:0 EST Regional business contacts report slight growth, but they also express heightened levels of uncertainty, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed. Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated with April JOLTS Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=77c32eaf-a133-4a74-bf5a-5c880ca7f370 77c32eaf-a133-4a74-bf5a-5c880ca7f370 Tuesday, 3 Jun 2025 12:7:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with April data on job openings, hires, layoffs, and quits (JOLTS). Pervasive Uncertainty Calls for a Patient Policy Stance https://www.atlantafed.org/about/atlantafed/executive-leadership-committee/bostic-raphael/message-from-the-president/archive/2025/06/03/pervasive-uncertainty-calls-for-a-patient-policy-stance?item=fda6837d-db2e-4019-bf62-e60d12c7e2ad fda6837d-db2e-4019-bf62-e60d12c7e2ad Tuesday, 3 Jun 2025 10:0:0 EST In his latest essay, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic explains how tariffs could shape monetary policy. He also shares insights on the Fed's latest policy framework review. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=4ba301aa-60b3-4923-9b07-5b55ea9d7495 4ba301aa-60b3-4923-9b07-5b55ea9d7495 Monday, 2 Jun 2025 11:23:0 EST On June 2, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 4.6 percent, up from 3.8 percent on May 30. View GDPNow for more details. By the Numbers: Decline in Consumers' Use of Paper Checks https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2025/06/02/by-the-numbers-decline-in-consumers-use-of-paper-checks?item=8dc8d504-5957-4df2-828b-e842e02f545a 8dc8d504-5957-4df2-828b-e842e02f545a Monday, 2 Jun 2025 10:0:0 EST Data from the Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice reports that more than 90 percent of consumers preferred other ways to pay over paper checks money orders ranked as even less popular. President Bostic Speaks at the National Economics Challenge https://www.youtube.com/live/l7-NvntugTM?item=c9fc44ce-95af-4ae0-bccc-3554675d9324 c9fc44ce-95af-4ae0-bccc-3554675d9324 Friday, 30 May 2025 19:0:0 EST Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic delivers the opening remarks at the Council for Economic Education's National Economics Challenge in Atlanta. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=28dc752e-04eb-4085-9c25-61c6d0cbcd16 28dc752e-04eb-4085-9c25-61c6d0cbcd16 Friday, 30 May 2025 14:38:0 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=5c5f7977-8ba8-4709-8924-659f94510d2e 5c5f7977-8ba8-4709-8924-659f94510d2e Friday, 30 May 2025 11:18:0 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 Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=a7e292ca-e74a-4db4-b66e-8282fddb224a a7e292ca-e74a-4db4-b66e-8282fddb224a Friday, 30 May 2025 10:38:0 EST On May 30, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 3.8 percent, up from 2.2 percent on May 27. View GDPNow for more details. Survey of Business Uncertainty Released https://www.atlantafed.org/research/surveys/business-uncertainty?item=ec6552e8-e5ce-4357-b6a7-33ba9689b035 ec6552e8-e5ce-4357-b6a7-33ba9689b035 Tuesday, 27 May 2025 11:5:0 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. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=85a30114-5e5b-40c7-a953-42a74e9b689b 85a30114-5e5b-40c7-a953-42a74e9b689b Tuesday, 27 May 2025 9:57:0 EST On May 27, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.2 percent, down from 2.4 percent on May 16. View GDPNow for more details. Jobs Calculator Updated with April State Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/calculator?item=554a1e78-88d0-4e11-a1f4-c222cff7a92a 554a1e78-88d0-4e11-a1f4-c222cff7a92a Wednesday, 21 May 2025 12:58:0 EST Our state-level Jobs Calculator has been updated with April data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Business Inflation Expectations Decreased to 2.5 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=798e600f-cb1d-4c18-89a4-ad15300b1e4a 798e600f-cb1d-4c18-89a4-ad15300b1e4a Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:0:0 EST Firms' inflation expectations for the coming year decreased to 2.5 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" remained relatively unchanged, according to the Atlanta Fed's latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. 2025 Financial Markets Conference: Keynote Discussion with Fed Presidents Daly and Hammack https://youtube.com/live/GBQnH5GMHrQ?feature=share?item=f004c770-01e8-436d-a3a5-4b45dd1b9c8f f004c770-01e8-436d-a3a5-4b45dd1b9c8f Tuesday, 20 May 2025 19:0:0 EST Raphael Bostic, Atlanta Fed president and CEO; Mary C. Daly, San Francisco Fed president and CEO; and Beth M. Hammack, Cleveland Fed president and CEO, discuss their economic viewpoints at the Bank's annual Financial Markets Conference. Fed's Bostic Says He's 'Leaning' Toward Just One Rate Cut This Year https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/19/feds-bostic-says-hes-leaning-toward-just-one-rate-cut-this-year.html?item=751def5f-43fe-4020-bfde-3425031fa180 751def5f-43fe-4020-bfde-3425031fa180 Monday, 19 May 2025 17:19:0 EST Raphael Bostic, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president and CEO, joins CNBC's Steve Liesman from the annual Financial Markets Conference to discuss the state of the economy. President Bostic Interview with Bloomberg at 2025 Financial Markets Conference https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-05-19/fed-s-bostic-on-rate-policy-tariffs-framework-review-video?item=cf54618e-a300-4205-ab32-9f4172b6880c cf54618e-a300-4205-ab32-9f4172b6880c Monday, 19 May 2025 16:19:0 EST Raphael Bostic, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president and CEO, joins Bloomberg TV's Michael McKee to discuss the state of the economy. More US Consumers Use Cash than Any Other Way to Pay https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/take-on-payments/2025/05/19/more-us-consumers-use-cash-than-any-other-way-to-pay?item=5f4cdedd-5e94-47a4-a55f-b9536180193a 5f4cdedd-5e94-47a4-a55f-b9536180193a Monday, 19 May 2025 14:13:0 EST Traditions live on: Most consumers used cash to pay at least once over any other payment instrument only one third used a paper check. Overcoming Constraints: How Banks Helped US Firms Reroute Supply Chains https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/05/19/overcoming-constraints-how-banks-helped-us-firms-reroute-supply-chains?item=87c40112-75df-4213-88a5-23dfc614f526 87c40112-75df-4213-88a5-23dfc614f526 Monday, 19 May 2025 11:0:0 EST Rising trade tensions and the pandemic have forced importers to reconfigure their supply chains, a complex and costly process. A post highlights the underappreciated role of financial intermediaries in supporting supply chain resilience during global disruptions. Bank Financing of Global Supply Chains https://www.atlantafed.org/research/publications/wp/2025/05/19/04-bank-financing-of-global-supply-chains?item=66ed0d20-ddb0-4210-81b5-fdccbec70ff2 66ed0d20-ddb0-4210-81b5-fdccbec70ff2 Monday, 19 May 2025 10:0:0 EST Laura Alfaro, Mariya Brussevich, Camelia Minoiu, and Andrea PresbiteroWorking Paper 2025-4May 2025Examining the role of banks in the reconfiguration of supply chains after the 2018–19 US-China tariffs, the authors show that importers of tariff-hit products were more likely to find new suppliers in other Asian countries if they had a relationship with an Asian-trade finance specialized bank. 2025 Financial Markets Conference: Keynote Discussion with Fed Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson https://youtube.com/live/fLjZJKMxXXg?feature=share?item=c9c47e25-885b-4f0c-b8c4-4e8fd91ec860 c9c47e25-885b-4f0c-b8c4-4e8fd91ec860 Monday, 19 May 2025 8:30:0 EST Raphael Bostic, Atlanta Fed president and CEO, and Philip N. Jefferson, vice chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, discuss the future of monetary policy at the Bank's annual Financial Markets Conference. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=f3991cba-7f43-4d85-807d-2d246f8b65d2 f3991cba-7f43-4d85-807d-2d246f8b65d2 Friday, 16 May 2025 10:15:0 EST On May 16, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.4 percent, down from 2.5 percent on May 15. View GDPNow for more details. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=37b947ba-9544-4031-a2df-00a4022cde58 37b947ba-9544-4031-a2df-00a4022cde58 Thursday, 15 May 2025 12:38:0 EST On May 15, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.5 percent, up from 2.3 percent on May 8. View GDPNow for more details. Uncertainty over (Trade) Policy Will Cut Hiring and Investment, Say Business Execs https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/05/15/uncertainty-over-trade-policy-will-cut-hiring-and-investment-say-business-execs?item=b72ff78f-e944-494f-b095-be678285a710 b72ff78f-e944-494f-b095-be678285a710 Thursday, 15 May 2025 10:0:0 EST Tariffs have been in the news prominently, with their impact a subject of great debate. But what might their effects be on hiring and investment? A post looks at recent data from the Survey of Business Uncertainty to find out. Atlanta Fed President on Odd Lots Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlanta-feds-raphael-bostic-on-monetary-policy-during/id1056200096?i=1000708701913?item=e3b59e28-e88f-4c5d-861c-edbc2ed1feaa e3b59e28-e88f-4c5d-861c-edbc2ed1feaa Wednesday, 14 May 2025 16:19:0 EST Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, shares his thoughts on the Fed's dual mandate and monetary policy during extreme uncertainty on Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast. Challenges in Forecasting GDP Growth Last Quarter and This Quarter https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/05/14/challenges-in-forecasting-gdp-growth-last-quarter-and-this-quarter?item=cd2b3961-7ab9-43e5-b8d8-6c8f13e34aca cd2b3961-7ab9-43e5-b8d8-6c8f13e34aca Wednesday, 14 May 2025 10:0:0 EST Because the US economy includes a plethora of moving parts and shifting variables, accurately assessing economic growth poses inherent challenges. A post discusses some of the recent indicators that complicate efforts to produce a snapshot of economic activity. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=d27fa6ec-23b1-4ed0-9b36-bb34b7f60e45 d27fa6ec-23b1-4ed0-9b36-bb34b7f60e45 Tuesday, 13 May 2025 13:23:0 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=6568d405-d24b-4aae-8bab-d9e232fbd251 6568d405-d24b-4aae-8bab-d9e232fbd251 Tuesday, 13 May 2025 11:57:0 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. Sticky-Price CPI Up 3.2 Percent in April https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject?item=6f6197fa-6df5-4eb9-8462-b71e93203039 6f6197fa-6df5-4eb9-8462-b71e93203039 Tuesday, 13 May 2025 10:59:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's myCPI tool has been updated with new data. Compare your personal consumer price index with the US average. Through the Eye of the Storm: Post-Hurricane Migration in Florida's Panhandle https://www.atlantafed.org/community-development/publications/discussion-papers/2025/05/13/01-through-the-eye-of-the-storm-post-hurricane-migration-in-floridas-panhandle?item=6c5e6a4d-f45a-48e3-ad51-f3a5290f9f44 6c5e6a4d-f45a-48e3-ad51-f3a5290f9f44 Tuesday, 13 May 2025 10:19:0 EST Seumalu Elora Raymond, Dontá Council, and Pearse HaleyDiscussion Paper 2025-1 (May 2025)In a new discussion paper from the Atlanta Fed, analysts gauge the magnitude of displacement and migration following Hurricane Michael (2018) and examine how housing and financial factors guided displaced residents. Their findings reveal the challenges to successful relocation, particularly effects on neighborhood inequality. After Recent Policymaking Meeting, Atlanta Fed President Discusses FOMC Decision https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/2025/05/09/after-recent-policy-making-meeting-atlanta-fed-president-discusses-fomc-decision?item=10632280-c7d1-481d-a417-090673218ca2 10632280-c7d1-481d-a417-090673218ca2 Friday, 9 May 2025 9:48:0 EST Heightened uncertainty about the path of the US economy led the Federal Open Market Committee to hold interest rates steady in its most recent meeting. In this article, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic talks about factors that persuaded him to view a pause as the prudent decision. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Inched Up https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=4c743606-cb45-462b-bf35-f924a7f3265c 4c743606-cb45-462b-bf35-f924a7f3265c Thursday, 8 May 2025 11:23:0 EST On May 8, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.3 percent, up from 2.2 percent on May 6. View GDPNow for more details. Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250507a.htm?item=85584009-d9af-46b3-a932-4a2f4900713f 85584009-d9af-46b3-a932-4a2f4900713f Wednesday, 7 May 2025 14:15:0 EST The Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. Wage Growth Tracker 4.3 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/wage-growth-tracker?item=31a01830-4d6e-4c64-93d0-54f8fe88c252 31a01830-4d6e-4c64-93d0-54f8fe88c252 Wednesday, 7 May 2025 13:44:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker was 4.3 percent in April. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=58220aa7-9115-4a07-a30d-bab3476d5c15 58220aa7-9115-4a07-a30d-bab3476d5c15 Tuesday, 6 May 2025 12:46:0 EST On May 6, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.2 percent, up from 1.1 percent on May 1. View GDPNow for more details. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=c59edc38-ce18-4f45-85bb-ff8842676da1 c59edc38-ce18-4f45-85bb-ff8842676da1 Monday, 5 May 2025 9:30:0 EST On Friday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released April's employment report. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Atlanta Fed Announces New Regional Executive for Nashville https://www.atlantafed.org/news/pressreleases/2025/05/02/atlanta-fed-announces-new-regional-executive-for-nashville?item=b4015db9-95ac-4d0e-95d3-446b8b0fa292 b4015db9-95ac-4d0e-95d3-446b8b0fa292 Friday, 2 May 2025 10:0:0 EST Emily Mitchell has been named assistant vice president and regional executive for the Nashville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Labor Market Tracking Tools Updated with April Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/human-capital-data-and-tools?item=0f90a59b-78d7-428a-895e-78deedf57e5f 0f90a59b-78d7-428a-895e-78deedf57e5f Friday, 2 May 2025 9:0:0 EST What do April 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=ce3573dd-01cf-4036-afeb-3301ebfa1085 ce3573dd-01cf-4036-afeb-3301ebfa1085 Friday, 2 May 2025 8:45:0 EST Explore April and earlier data with the Labor Report First Look, updated May 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 June 6. Second-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=c8cfb8e9-456a-42c8-a283-510aae98c0bf c8cfb8e9-456a-42c8-a283-510aae98c0bf Thursday, 1 May 2025 11:45:0 EST On May 1, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 1.1 percent, down from 2.4 percent on April 30. View GDPNow for more details. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=1f758c87-8afb-4411-b9a0-ba22dd2f65ad 1f758c87-8afb-4411-b9a0-ba22dd2f65ad Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025 14:46:0 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=b8989ce1-eab6-4ae4-96ea-3172d85657a5 b8989ce1-eab6-4ae4-96ea-3172d85657a5 Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025 12:26:0 EST The data have been extended through this quarter and incorporate recent releases from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis as well as updated Cleveland and Atlanta Fed model nowcasts. Survey of Business Uncertainty Released https://www.atlantafed.org/research/surveys/business-uncertainty?item=512efb74-8e7e-4cf6-9775-1f4741d6e37f 512efb74-8e7e-4cf6-9775-1f4741d6e37f Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025 12:2:0 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. Initial Estimate of Second-Quarter GDP Growth Is 2.4 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=e96a0ee8-84c5-4238-b50e-29d4b2bbef32 e96a0ee8-84c5-4238-b50e-29d4b2bbef32 Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025 11:58:0 EST On April 30, the initial GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025 is 2.4 percent. View GDPNow for more details. Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated with March JOLTS Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=7d58fee0-fa9a-45d1-9521-8bc5a11f17a0 7d58fee0-fa9a-45d1-9521-8bc5a11f17a0 Tuesday, 29 Apr 2025 11:11:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with March data on job openings, hires, layoffs, and quits (JOLTS). First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=45a9d3ea-3617-4445-b315-a88222e4db27 45a9d3ea-3617-4445-b315-a88222e4db27 Tuesday, 29 Apr 2025 10:26:0 EST On April 29, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.7 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -1.5 percent. View GDPNow for more details. President Bostic on GPB TV https://www.gpb.org/blogs/hullingers-musings/2025/04/24/birding-bostic?item=adc79567-ef33-4bfe-b4eb-07f3187c4223 adc79567-ef33-4bfe-b4eb-07f3187c4223 Thursday, 24 Apr 2025 16:19:0 EST Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic talks about his life, career, and passion for bird-watching with GPB reporter Jeff Hullinger. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=ff077590-6c1d-4e01-a2b4-53de0f306d83 ff077590-6c1d-4e01-a2b4-53de0f306d83 Thursday, 24 Apr 2025 11:40:0 EST On April 24, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.5 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -0.4 percent. View GDPNow for more details. Beige Book Reports Growth but also Uncertainty https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/beige-book/2025/04/23/beige-book-southeast-economy-holds-steady?item=e89f7cbf-7974-4f49-a297-6c00111bbe0b e89f7cbf-7974-4f49-a297-6c00111bbe0b Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025 16:30:0 EST Regional business contacts report slight growth, but they also express heightened levels of uncertainty, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed. Atlanta Fed Prepares for 2025 Storm Season /-/media/documents/banking/business-continuity/2025/04/23/2025-hurricane-contingency-information.pdf?item=c0753f37-0349-4987-ad73-62635439b6cc c0753f37-0349-4987-ad73-62635439b6cc Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025 15:41:0 EST Federal Reserve cash and check services in Atlanta maintain a business continuity plan for business disruptions. The Atlanta Fed also has a comprehensive list that includes contingency contacts and general contingency information to help banks work with the Fed in the event of a weather-related crisis. The Switch: The Changing Conditions Behind the New GDPNow Model https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/04/23/the-switch-changing-conditions-behind-new-gdpnow-model?item=42703cdc-15a2-4cd0-b014-8f37a8b65d00 42703cdc-15a2-4cd0-b014-8f37a8b65d00 Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025 10:0:0 EST The recent surge in gold imports created dramatic disparities between various GDP forecasts and prompted changes to the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow nowcasting model. In this post, economist Patrick Higgins looks more closely at the conditions behind the switch to a gold-adjusted model. Business Inflation Expectations Increased to 2.8 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=07ffb9b5-3104-42ef-88db-3cde19a6db64 07ffb9b5-3104-42ef-88db-3cde19a6db64 Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025 10:0:0 EST Firms' inflation expectations for the coming year increased to 2.8 percent. Sales levels and profit margins compared to "normal times" decreased, according to the Atlanta Fed's latest Business Inflation Expectations survey. The Impact on the Labor Market of Potential Reductions in Federal Employment https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/04/21/impact-on-labor-market-of-potential-reductions-in-federal-employment?item=ca79fd40-9804-4ede-b28d-af3620ebb1e9 ca79fd40-9804-4ede-b28d-af3620ebb1e9 Monday, 21 Apr 2025 11:0:0 EST The federal government is the largest employer in the United States. How might cutbacks affect the overall labor force? A Policy Hub: Macroblog post looks at data to understand the potential impact on employment. Jobs Calculator Updated with March State Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/calculator?item=25224c75-ab6a-41e1-95bf-c0658e088980 25224c75-ab6a-41e1-95bf-c0658e088980 Friday, 18 Apr 2025 11:56:0 EST Our state-level Jobs Calculator has been updated with March data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Unchanged https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=7a9befde-c2e9-43d5-9eee-0904e1916ee5 7a9befde-c2e9-43d5-9eee-0904e1916ee5 Thursday, 17 Apr 2025 9:55:0 EST On April 17, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.2 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -0.1 percent. View GDPNow for more details. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=3424935c-dbb5-4fde-a3cc-266c35d057d1 3424935c-dbb5-4fde-a3cc-266c35d057d1 Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025 11:14:0 EST On April 16, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.2 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -0.1 percent. View GDPNow for more details. Southeastern Banks' Loan Growth Remains Resilient https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/banking-and-finance/2025/04/16/southeastern-banks-loan-growth-remains-resilient?item=c7baff91-9856-4581-90ea-b62fa59a27b3 c7baff91-9856-4581-90ea-b62fa59a27b3 Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025 10:18:0 EST Although loan growth among southeastern banks has moderated recently, it nevertheless remains stronger than trends seen nationally. This Economy Matters article looks at banks' recent call report data to observe loan growth's performance. President Bostic Speaks at Emory Economics Banquet https://www.youtube.com/live/n2p1AgRQXqY?item=a92be5f7-deb0-4d25-b031-2ce0e4643fe4 a92be5f7-deb0-4d25-b031-2ce0e4643fe4 Monday, 14 Apr 2025 14:34:0 EST Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Atlanta Fed, shares his economic outlook at Emory University's 2025 Economics Department Awards Banquet. Screen More, Sell Later: Screening and Dynamic Signaling in the Mortgage Market https://www.atlantafed.org/research/publications/wp/2025/04/14/03-screen-more-sell-later-screening-and-dynamic-signaling-in-mortgage-market?item=9b8280c1-c58c-4ccd-9178-337da06142bc 9b8280c1-c58c-4ccd-9178-337da06142bc Monday, 14 Apr 2025 10:0:0 EST Manuel Adelino, Bin Wei, and Feng ZhaoWorking Paper 2025-3April 2025Exploring the relationship between screening effort and signaling in the mortgage market, the authors produce research suggesting that a higher screening effort corresponds with more signaling in the market, particularly through delayed sales. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=6494ad37-b361-46da-a98e-bb64107970eb 6494ad37-b361-46da-a98e-bb64107970eb Friday, 11 Apr 2025 11:46:0 EST On Thursday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released March's consumer price index. Find out how this affected the market's assessment of future rate moves at the Market Probability Tracker. Atlanta Fed President Shares Economic Outlook with Kai Ryssdal of Marketplace https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/04/10/atlanta-feds-bostic-counsels-monetary-policy-caution?item=f783edae-1153-4cf5-a91c-8a7b796d71ab f783edae-1153-4cf5-a91c-8a7b796d71ab Thursday, 10 Apr 2025 16:19:0 EST Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, joins Marketplace host and editor Kai Ryssdal to discuss his economic outlook. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=13e1121c-2605-46bc-adac-90f04ca8b341 13e1121c-2605-46bc-adac-90f04ca8b341 Thursday, 10 Apr 2025 12:33:0 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. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=793b17d4-5ff5-4570-8768-3ba49a314f8c 793b17d4-5ff5-4570-8768-3ba49a314f8c Thursday, 10 Apr 2025 11:53:0 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. Sticky-Price CPI Up 3.3 Percent in March https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject?item=b7c37fd0-86ce-4a86-a4e7-d47f53bbee61 b7c37fd0-86ce-4a86-a4e7-d47f53bbee61 Thursday, 10 Apr 2025 9:48:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's myCPI tool has been updated with new data. Compare your personal consumer price index with the US average. Wage Growth Tracker 4.3 Percent https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/wage-growth-tracker?item=94ed01d0-0417-4819-b2ca-67231298db30 94ed01d0-0417-4819-b2ca-67231298db30 Wednesday, 9 Apr 2025 14:46:0 EST The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker was 4.3 percent in March. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=0dade7e7-1589-4145-9ce9-873fa72154bf 0dade7e7-1589-4145-9ce9-873fa72154bf Wednesday, 9 Apr 2025 11:25:0 EST On April 9, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.4 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -0.3 percent. View GDPNow for more details. Market Probability Tracker Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cenfis/market-probability-tracker?item=f95f1e6e-7ce1-43d3-9ccb-10a4db1d441c f95f1e6e-7ce1-43d3-9ccb-10a4db1d441c Monday, 7 Apr 2025 12:6:0 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. Labor Market Tracking Tools Updated with March Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/human-capital-data-and-tools?item=596a808a-e630-4427-b306-d998d52e0ae3 596a808a-e630-4427-b306-d998d52e0ae3 Friday, 4 Apr 2025 9:0:0 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=a48c4d9d-1693-4a93-aa1c-ebcf4df0f5ee a48c4d9d-1693-4a93-aa1c-ebcf4df0f5ee Friday, 4 Apr 2025 8:45:0 EST Explore March and earlier data with the Labor Report First Look, updated April 4. 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 2. First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Increased https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=470d5cf6-d64f-4da3-a833-5a860cdd4b56 470d5cf6-d64f-4da3-a833-5a860cdd4b56 Thursday, 3 Apr 2025 12:36:0 EST On April 3, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.8 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -0.8 percent. View GDPNow for more details. Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart Updated with February JOLTS Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/labor-market-distributions?item=8d84627f-d20c-4a46-a44f-44bc09d62ffc 8d84627f-d20c-4a46-a44f-44bc09d62ffc Tuesday, 1 Apr 2025 13:6:0 EST Monitor labor market progress with our Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart, now with February data on job openings, hires, layoffs, and quits (JOLTS). First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Declined https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow?item=6fbd85c2-b435-465a-bec8-de0d0956a04c 6fbd85c2-b435-465a-bec8-de0d0956a04c Tuesday, 1 Apr 2025 11:37:0 EST On April 1, the standard GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025 is -3.7 percent. The alternative model growth estimate is -1.4 percent. View GDPNow for more details. How Are Tariffs Affecting Firms? https://www.atlantafed.org/blogs/macroblog/2025/04/01/how-are-tariffs-affecting-firms?item=c7b0418f-b3f0-4eb3-b337-0492a1363c47 c7b0418f-b3f0-4eb3-b337-0492a1363c47 Tuesday, 1 Apr 2025 11:0:0 EST How might the implementation of tariffs on certain countries affect the outlook of firms that source from those countries? To learn the answer to this question, a Policy Hub: Macroblog post looks at recent survey data to understand firm sentiment. Atlanta Fed President Shares Economic Outlook on CNN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO1k16o7Fjw?item=1316fadc-7e87-41e5-98d5-b03e29e0f6b2 1316fadc-7e87-41e5-98d5-b03e29e0f6b2 Friday, 28 Mar 2025 16:19:0 EST Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, joins CNN anchor Erin Burnett to talk about his economic outlook. Jobs Calculator Updated with February State Data https://www.atlantafed.org/chcs/calculator?item=3a8b5cad-2d18-4bfa-9c41-a16305214181 3a8b5cad-2d18-4bfa-9c41-a16305214181 Friday, 28 Mar 2025 14:51:0 EST Our state-level Jobs Calculator has been updated with February data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Underlying Inflation Dashboard Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/underlying-inflation-dashboard?item=5ebaac03-ddfa-465c-a888-9c2af3ae5662 5ebaac03-ddfa-465c-a888-9c2af3ae5662 Friday, 28 Mar 2025 14:28:0 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. Atlanta Fed Taylor Rule Utility Updated https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/taylor-rule?item=d2d7318a-17d6-4c19-b3c5-b73574fa7e91 d2d7318a-17d6-4c19-b3c5-b73574fa7e91 Friday, 28 Mar 2025 11:1:0 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. Atlanta Fed and Georgia Tech Cohost Household Finance Conference https://youtube.com/live/2Y56l_dgZ6Y?feature=share?item=d27f011f-0fa8-4251-85cf-3a3176bf84c2 d27f011f-0fa8-4251-85cf-3a3176bf84c2 Friday, 28 Mar 2025 10:41:0 EST Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, moderates the closing panel discussion with Edward "Ed" DeMarco, president of the Housing Policy Council; W. Scott Frame, senior vice president and deputy head of research at the Bank Policy Institute; and Janneke Ratcliffe, vice president of the Housing and Communities Division at the Urban Institute.