Fed’s Harker Addresses Employment and the Economy at a Meeting in Delaware
President Patrick Harker provided his outlook on the economy and his perspective on the labor market at a meeting of the Commercial-Industrial Realty Council.
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Opportunity Zones in Philadelphia
A new report looks at Opportunity Zones, intended to direct investment to economically distressed communities, and finds that gentrifying neighborhoods in Philadelphia are more likely to be selected for this designation.
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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Releases Statement
In light of the implications of global developments for the economic outlook as well as muted inflation pressures, the FOMC decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent.
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Explore Business Innovations for the Future of Work
Join us and cohosts Drexel University, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and the City of Philadelphia on November 6 & 7 for a summit that will highlight solutions for creating a more inclusive and resilient workforce.
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Fed Documentary Explores Good Jobs Not Requiring a Four-Year Degree
Opportunity occupations, which are good-paying jobs for people without a four-year college degree, are the focus of a newly released documentary by the Federal Reserve.
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Fed’s Harker Discusses Economic Outlook, Activity in Repo Market
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker discussed his economic outlook, the recent activity in the “repo” market, and some questions raised by the unexpected liquidity flows in a speech at the Shadow Open Market Committee meeting in New York.
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Business Conditions Index Updated
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Fed’s Harker Addresses Employment and the Economy at a Meeting in Delaware
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Partisan Conflict Index Updated
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Analysis: October Unemployment Rate Nowcasts
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September’s Leading Indexes Suggest Expansion in 43 States Through the First Quarter of 2020
November 1, 2019
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Manufacturing Business Outlook
A monthly survey of manufacturers in the Third Federal Reserve District.
Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook
A monthly survey of nonmanufacturers in the Third Federal Reserve District.
Coincident Indexes
Combine four state-level indicators to summarize current economic conditions in a single statistic.
