Philadelphia Fed Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Survey of Professional Forecasters
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Survey of Professional Forecasters, which was first conducted in 1968 by the American Statistical Association and the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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President Harker Speaks at Investing in America’s Workforce Book Launch
Business must “start viewing workforce development as an investment, rather than a social service,” said Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker in remarks at the launch of a new Fed System book.
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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Releases Statement
In view of realized and expected labor market conditions and inflation, the FOMC decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 2 to 2-1/4 percent.
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Is the Drop in Loan Covenants Exposing Lenders to More Risk?
Fewer business loans today include traditional restrictions on borrowers. Are banks losing their ability to act pre-emptively to avert default? Economic Insights discusses the rise of syndicated and cov-lite loans.
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Automation and Regional Employment in the Third Federal Reserve District
A new study looks at how automation can create both risks and opportunities for less advantaged workers.
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Analysis: November Unemployment Rate Nowcasts
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Tri-State Tracking Updated
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Business Conditions Index Updated
December 7, 2018 -
Beige Book Released Today
December 5, 2018 -
October’s Leading Indexes Suggest Expansion in 49 States into the Second Quarter of 2019
December 4, 2018 -
Aruoba Term Structure of Inflation Expectations Updated
November 30, 2018
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Manufacturing Business Outlook
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A monthly survey of nonmanufacturers in the Third Federal Reserve District.
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