Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Releases Statement
Consistent with its statutory mandate to foster maximum employment and price stability, the FOMC decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent.
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Why Some Metros Suffer More Than Others During Recessions
Is your hometown known for making RVs or producing MDs? Your metro area's unique mix of industries may decide how you and your neighbors experience the next economic downturn.
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How Prevalent Were Racially Restrictive Covenants in 20th Century Philadelphia?
A new discussion paper shows how racial covenants were used in 20th century Philadelphia to prevent African Americans from accessing parts of the residential real estate market.
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Spotlight: Philadelphia Region Home Repair Needs
In a follow-up to our recent report on the national costs of addressing home repair needs, a new brief examines home repair needs by household and unit characteristics in the Philadelphia metro area.
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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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