President Harker Discusses Economic Outlook
Describing the U.S. economy as in “good shape,” Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker told attendees at the 2020 Lyons CEEE Economic Forecast event he thinks monetary policy should stay on hold.
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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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Research & Data
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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.
