2020 Economic Leadership Forum
Fed President Patrick T. Harker discussed his view of the labor markets and inflation as well as recent developments in the Fed’s balance sheet normalization process and efforts to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act.
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Join Us at ROC as We Put Equity in Sight
Registration is open for Reinventing Our Communities: Equity InSight, May 27-29, 2020, in Philadelphia. Come hear about local solutions for increasing equity around jobs, housing, and wealth in your community.
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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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Business Conditions Index Updated
January 17, 2020 -
Fed President Patrick Harker Holds Economic Outlook Steady
January 17, 2020 -
Philadelphia Fed Survey: Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Members Optimistic About Business Conditions in 2020
January 17, 2020 -
Current Manufacturing Indicators Suggest Growth in January
January 16, 2020 -
Beige Book Released Today
January 15, 2020 -
Philadelphia Fed’s Harker Discusses Fed Balance Sheet
January 15, 2020
Research & Data
Latest Data
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.
