The Regional Economist
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A quarterly publication aimed at an engaged, nonacademic audience. This publication addresses the regional, national and international economic issues of the day.
The Regional Economist
5M ago
St. Louis Fed Interim President and CEO Kathy O’Neill Paese shares her views on the economy, monetary policy and the FOMC’s commitment to price stability ..read more
The Regional Economist
5M ago
The U.S. macroeconomic outlook calls for real GDP growth to slow sharply but remain positive in 2024 and for inflation pressures to continue easing ..read more
The Regional Economist
5M ago
Forecasted real GDP growth in 2023 and the strong labor market suggest the U.S. macroeconomy has been resilient, but core inflation remains stubbornly high ..read more
The Regional Economist
5M ago
Interest rate increases have cooled housing markets in the Eighth District, but trends in housing demand have led to tight residential real estate markets ..read more
The Regional Economist
6M ago
Industries that contributed most to rising U.S. labor market tightness after the COVID-19 recession had large individual increases and high employment shares ..read more
The Regional Economist
6M ago
An analysis examines the role that community banks play in meeting the credit needs of U.S. small businesses ..read more
The Regional Economist
8M ago
An analysis explains some of the causes and consequences of bank runs, as well as policies that help safeguard banks’ solvency ..read more
The Regional Economist
8M ago
Some U.S. banks are cutting back overdraft fees and offering lower-cost alternatives in response to pressure from consumers, competitors and regulators ..read more
The Regional Economist
8M ago
Kathy O’Neill Paese, St. Louis Fed interim president and CEO, shares her perspectives on FedNow, the Federal Reserve’s new instant payments system ..read more
The Regional Economist
8M ago
Above-trend real GDP growth, healthy labor market conditions and declining—but still above target—inflation remain key themes in the U.S. economic outlook ..read more