Fed outlines Louisville economic snapshot Dec 18, 2008
A report released Wednesday by the Eighth Federal Reserve District says that the overall economic picture for the Louisville region continues to be somewhat negative. The Louisville zone includes Elizabethtown, Bowling Green and Owensboro, Ky. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Fed: Twin Cities hurting from downturn Dec 4, 2008
The Federal Reserve district that includes the Twin Cities continues to suffer economically just like the rest of the country, according the Fed s beige book report out Wednesday. The Ninth District Fed found decreased activity in consumer spending and tourism, services, construction and real estate, manufacturing and mining. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Manufacturing picture in Phila. worsens Nov 21, 2008
The survey of the Third Federal Reserve District covers eastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Beige Book: Midwest economy weakens Oct 16, 2008
Economic activity in the Minneapolis Federal Reserve District slowed during September, according to the Fed s Beige Book report released Wednesday. Consumer spending, construction and real estate all showed decreases. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
* Two Fed presidents indicate an end to interest rate cuts Oct 4, 2008
Two Federal Reserve district bank presidents signaled theyre not prepared to back an interest-rate cut even after the biggest disruption to the US financial industry in seven decades. Lowering the rate right now maybe isnt the right response because of an inflation problem, St Louis Fed President James Bullard said after a speech in Bloomington, Indiana, late on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Two Fed Bank Chiefs Signal They're Unready to Back Rate Cut Oct 3, 2008
Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Two Federal Reserve district bank presidents signaled they're not prepared to back an interest- rate cut even after the biggest disruption to the U.S. financial industry in seven decades. Lowering the rate right now maybe isn't the right response'' because of an ``inflation problem,'' St. Louis Fed President said after a speech in Bloomington, Indiana, late yesterday. (Bloomberg)
Fed: Louisville economy remains weak Sep 19, 2008
The , Eighth Federal Reserve District, in its September regional economic status report, said the economy in the Louisville zone continues to be weak, although there are some bright spots. The Louisville zone includes Bowling Green, Ky. (Louisville Business First, KY)
KC Fed district's overall growth slows Jul 25, 2008
The 10th Federal Reserve District covers Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming, northern New Mexico and Western Missouri. Reader Comments. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Burgundy Report: Memphis economic conditions still weak Jun 26, 2008
The Burgandy Report isolates economic conditions in the Memphis area, as opposed to the entire Eighth Federal Reserve District, which is headquartered in St. Louis but also includes Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. Called the Burgundy Book for its cover color, it is updated quarterly. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Is there an end to the ever-rising land prices? Dec 7, 2007
Pick any spot in any state and the chances are 100 percent that its land prices are up at least 10 percent in 2007, according to data compiled by Federal Reserve district banks. Prices for good Iowa farmland, according to the Chicago Fed, rose anywhere from 13 percent in the state's south central region to 22 percent in north central region from July 2006 through July 2007. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Economy weakens in N.C. region, Fed says Nov 30, 2007
Economic conditions in the Federal Reserve district that includes North Carolina weakened in October and early November, as retail sales and a weak housing market dragged down modest gains in other sectors. That's according to the Fed's latest Beige Book report, which compiles anecdotal evidence of how the regional economy is doing. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Fed: Western U.S. economy still growing Sep 6, 2007
The report issued Wednesday by the Fed said that with the exception of housing, most sectors of the economy in the San Francisco Federal Reserve district, which includes Hawaii, reported a positive late summer. Retail sales were mixed with luxury goods faring better than discount goods. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Fed sees moderate growth in U.S. West Jul 26, 2007
The report issued Wednesday by the Fed said that with the exception of housing, most sectors of the economy in the San Francisco Federal Reserve district, which includes Hawaii, reported a positive spring. High gas prices were blamed for lackluster retail sales, a downturn in new car sales and "sluggish" demand for furniture and home-improvement products. (Pacific Business News, HI)
KC Fed district manufacturing surges Feb 23, 2007
Manufacturing activity growth in the Tenth Federal Reserve District rebounded strongly in February, the of Kansas City reported Thursday ... The Tenth Federal Reserve District covers Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming, northern New Mexico and western Missouri. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Atlanta Fed names new CEO Feb 12, 2007
In his new role, Lockhart will lead the Sixth Federal Reserve District that includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia and parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. It is one of the 12 regional banks that make up the Federal Reserve System. (Birmingham Business Journal)
