Three Rate Hikes in 2017 Seem “Appropriate,” Says Harker
Speaking at the Market News International Connect Roundtable in New York, Philadelphia Fed Patrick Harker said the Fed may ease its foot off the gas pedal, but “we’re not talking about applying the brakes.”
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New Paper Explores an Effort to Improve College Access and Affordability
Rutgers University in Camden, NJ, offers financial aid to low- and moderate-income students through its “Bridging the Gap” program. Bank researchers conducted interviews to explore the program’s impact on students’ application process, transition to college, and financial well-being.
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The Value of Loyal Customers: The idea that repeat customers are capital for firms may explain a number of economic puzzles, including whether stock prices reflect fundamental value.
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New Videos Offer Look into the Fed
The Philadelphia Fed has updated its popular video series, “The Federal Reserve and You.” The videos offer a history of central banking from Alexander Hamilton to the Federal Reserve System, explain the U.S. banking system, and describe how Fed’s functions affect our daily lives.
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New Research Examines Consumer Reaction to Data Breaches
Breaches of credit data have become a growing concern in the U.S. Research done by the Bank’s Payment Cards Center examined how consumers respond to such events. The research looked at the behavior of both breach victims and unaffected consumers.
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Three Rate Hikes in 2017 Seem “Appropriate,” Says Harker
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Nonmanufacturing Activity Continues to Grow, but at a Slower Pace
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President Harker to Grads: There Is “An Inextricable Link Between Physical and Economic Well-Being”
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Business Conditions Index Updated
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Manufacturing Activity Continued to Expand in May
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