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The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis was established in 1914, after the creation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913. This blog explains everyday economic concepts and provides a look at the people and programs that make the St. Louis Fed central to America's economy.
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High inflation in the former Soviet Union, an economic crisis in Costa Rica and economic shocks in Nigeria helped shape three economists’ childhood views of their future careers ..read more
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2w ago
Social Security benefits for recipients’ spouses and ex-spouses often help women, who tend to earn less than men and are likely to have fewer retirement resources ..read more
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An opinion piece offers strategies for responsible credit card management, including tracking spending, setting a budget and choosing how to pay down balances ..read more
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1M ago
Gas and coffee prices. Ice cream production. GDP. You can find all sorts of data with the St. Louis Fed’s free data tool, FRED ..read more
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Fed economist Stephanie Aaronson gave examples of research that has helped inform monetary policy in a keynote speech at the 2023 Women in Economics Symposium ..read more
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Learn where digital native Gen Zers turn for financial guidance, and check out some trusted personal finance resources from the St. Louis Fed ..read more
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2M ago
The expansion of global trade over time suggests that there are recognized benefits of trade, but there are also risks that have come into more focus in recent years ..read more
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2M ago
Fed resources offer a view of women in economic history, from their participation in the labor force to their leadership in the economics field ..read more
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Three articles offer helpful information for young adults deciding on careers, figuring out how to handle credit cards and planning for retirement ..read more
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3M ago
Black, Hispanic, and high school grad families have seen wealth gains starting in 2016 and continuing through 2022, but wide gaps with higher wealth groups remain ..read more