Speech
Strengthening America's Economy Through Rural Investment Fireside Chat
Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson participated in a fireside chat at the Federal Reserve Board's "Strengthening America's Economy Through Rural Investment: A Working Forum," where she joined Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr and Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Tom Barkin and Susan M. Collins for a discussion on the landscape of rural economies and models for strengthening the flow of capital in rural regions.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves the Third District, which covers Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania. We celebrate the rich history of our region and work to support a strong economy for the people and communities who call the Third District home.
Follow along as President Anna Paulson visits communities across the Third District to gain insights into regional economic conditions. Discover how these connections make a difference and how collaboration drives our mission forward.
Article
Five Facts About the Philly Fed Manufacturing Survey
The Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey has tracked U.S. manufacturing since 1968, providing early signals on the economy. Discover how this influential indicator has tracked recessions and recoveries — and why economists watch it so closely.
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Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index
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Report
Do Recent Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Overstate Borrower Distress?
Headlines about record-high auto loan delinquencies paint a worrying picture of American consumers under increasing financial strain. But how much of that picture reflects a genuine increase in distress — and how much reflects how we measure it?
Article
Building Bridges: An Outreach Economist's Role in Connecting Data to Daily Life
Ryo Tashiro is the Philadelphia Fed's eyes and ears on the ground. The outreach economist crisscrosses the Third District, making sense of economic trends for businesses and communities — and capturing local insights to help inform national monetary policy discussions.
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Apr
17
2026
Delaware FinTech Innovation Forum
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
FinTech Innovation Hub, University of Delaware