Making Connections, Making a Difference
In our 2018 Annual Report, we look at how the Philadelphia Fed is working to create relevant, in-depth research; ensure a safe and robust financial system; and promote fair and impartial access to credit.
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Opportunity Occupations Revisited
This report finds that higher-wage jobs for workers without a bachelor’s degree account for 21.6 percent of total employment, but that share varies widely across the nation’s largest metro areas.
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Natural Rates of Interest Could Be Affecting U.S. Business Dynamism
In remarks to business economists in Philadelphia, Patrick Harker gave his economic outlook and discussed new research that may help to explain why business dynamism has been in decline in the U.S. for several decades.
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Philadelphia Fed Releases Report to Congress on Diversity Efforts
We have released the 2018 Report to Congress on the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, which highlights how we work to ensure diversity among our employees and suppliers and improve financial literacy in the Third District.
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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Releases Statement
Consistent with its statutory mandate, the FOMC seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. In support of these goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 percent.
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Estimating Today's Commercial Real Estate Risk
To survive a decline in commercial real estate prices such as occurred during the financial crisis, how much more capital do banks today need?
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Business Conditions Index Updated
April 25, 2019 -
March’s Coincident Indexes Show Increased Economic Activity in 44 States over the Past Three Months
April 24, 2019 -
Current Indicators Suggest Nonmanufacturing Activity Continued to Grow in April
April 23, 2019 -
Regional Manufacturing Activity Continued to Expand in April
April 18, 2019 -
Beige Book Released Today
April 17, 2019 -
Opportunity Occupations Revisited: Exploring Employment for Sub-Baccalaureate Workers Across Metro Areas and Over Time
April 17, 2019
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.
