Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
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Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
U.S. International Transactions and Investment Position, 2nd Quarter 2026
The U.S. current-account deficit resulting from international economic transactions widened by $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, to $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The…
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers
Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers
CPI for all items increases 0.4% in August; gasoline rises
In August, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4 percent, seasonally adjusted (SA), and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted (NSA). The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in August (SA),…
Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
PPI for final demand moves up 0.4% in August; goods advance 1.1%, services rise 0.1%
The Producer Price Index for final demand moved up 0.4 percent in August. Prices for final demand goods advanced 1.1 percent, and the index for final demand services increased 0.1 percent. Prices for final demand rose 5.4 percent for the 12 months ended in Au…
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.
Payroll employment increases by 162,000 in August; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent. Employment increased in food services and drinking places and in local government education. The information industry lost jobs.
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2026
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in July 2026 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $71.2 billion in June (revised) to $88.6 billion in July, as imports increased and export…
Job openings, hires, and total separations change little in July
Job openings were little changed at 7.3 million in July. Hires and total separations were both little changed at 5.1 million.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
GDP (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits, 2nd Quarter 2026
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the second estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). In the first quarter, real GDP in…
Personal Income and Outlays, July 2026
Personal income increased $115.1 billion (0.4 percent at a monthly rate) in July, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $125.…
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community Bank
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank
PPI for final demand unchanged in July; services advance 0.2%, goods fall 0.7%
The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in July. Prices for final demand services increased 0.2 percent, and the index for final demand goods decreased 0.7 percent. Prices for final demand increased 4.7 percent for the 12 months ended in July.
CPI for all items increases 0.1% in July; shelter rises
In July, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted (SA), and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted (NSA). The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in July (SA); up 2…
Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July
Both nonfarm payroll employment (-23,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1 percent) changed little in July. Employment declined in local government education and retail trade. Employment continued to trend up in health care.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.
Job openings and total separations change little in June; hires unchanged
Job openings and total separations were little changed at 7.4 million and 5.4 million, respectively, in June. Hires were unchanged at 5.3 million.
Personal Income and Outlays, June 2026
Personal income increased $54.9 billion (0.2 percent at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $48.3…
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2025
The U.S. direct investment abroad position, or cumulative level of investment, increased $438.1 billion to $7.14 trillion at the end of 2025, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase was led by a $350.2 bill…
PPI for final demand declines 0.3% in June; goods fall 1.4%, services increase 0.2%
The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.3 percent in June. Prices for final demand goods decreased 1.4 percent, and the index for final demand services moved up 0.2 percent. Prices for final demand increased 5.5 percent for the 12 months ended in Jun…
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on June 8 and June 17, 2026
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on June 8 and June 17, 2026
CPI for all items falls 0.4% in June; gasoline down
In June, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers fell 0.4 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.5 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy was unchanged in June (SA); up 2.6 percent ove…
Activities of U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises, 2024
Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises employed 8.57 million workers in the United States in 2024, a 0.2 percent increase from 8.56 million workers in 2023, according to statistics on U.S. affiliate operations and finances release…
Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy
Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026
Both payroll employment (+57,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in June
Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+57,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2 percent) changed little in June. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, social assistance, and health care. Leisure and hospitality lost jobs.
May job openings and hires unchanged; total separations change little
The numbers of job openings and hires were unchanged at 7.6 million and 5.2 million, respectively, in May. Total separations were little changed at 5.1 million.
Personal Income and Outlays, May 2026
Personal income increased $181.6 billion (0.7 percent at a monthly rate) in May, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $164.9…
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the June 16-17 FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the June 16-17 FOMC meeting
PPI for final demand advances 1.1% in May; goods rise 2.8%, services increase 0.3%
The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 1.1 percent in May. Prices for final demand goods increased 2.8 percent, and the index for final demand services moved up 0.3 percent. Prices for final demand advanced 6.5 percent for the 12 months ended in May.
CPI for all items rises 0.5% in May; gasoline and shelter up
In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 4.2 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in May (SA); up 2.9 perce…
New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures increased $76.8 billion, or 49.5…
Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care. Employment in financial activities declined.
April job openings increase; hires and total separations decrease
The number of job openings increased to 7.6 million in April. Hires and total separations decreased to 5.1 million and 5.0 million, respectively.
Personal Income and Outlays, April 2026
Personal income decreased less than $0.1 billion (less than 0.1 percent at a monthly rate) in April, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current ta…
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on April 20 and 29, 2026
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on April 20 and 29, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, April 28-29, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, April 28-29, 2026
PPI for final demand advances 1.4% in April; services rise 1.2%, goods increase 2.0%
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4 percent in April. Prices for final demand services advanced 1.2 percent, and the index for final demand goods moved up 2.0 percent. Prices for final demand rose 6.0 percent for the 12 months ended in Apr…
CPI for all items rises 0.6% in April; shelter and gasoline up
In April, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.6 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.8 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.4 percent in April (SA); up 2.8 p…
Payroll employment edges up by 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. Federal government employment continued to decline.
March hires increase; job openings unchanged and total separations change little
The number of hires increased to 5.6 million in March. Job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million while total separations changed little at 5.4 million.
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026
Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026
PPI for final demand advances 0.5% in March; goods rise 1.6%, services unchanged
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5 percent in March. Prices for final demand goods advanced 1.6 percent, and the index for final demand services was unchanged. Prices for final demand rose 4.0 percent for the 12 months ended in March.
CPI for all items rises 0.9% in March; gasoline up
In March, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.9 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.3 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in March (SA); up 2.6 p…
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17–18, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17–18, 2026
Payroll employment increases by 178,000 in March; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. Federal government employment continued to decl…
February hires decrease; job openings and total separations change little
The number of hires decreased to 4.8 million in February. Job openings and total separations were both little changed at 6.9 million and 5.0 million, respectively.
PPI for final demand advances 0.7% in February; services rise 0.5%, goods increase 1.1%
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.7 percent in February. Prices for final demand services moved up 0.5 percent, and the index for final demand goods advanced 1.1 percent. The index for final demand rose 3.4 percent for the 12 months ended…
January job openings and total separations change little; hires unchanged
The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million in January. Hires were unchanged at 5.3 million while total separations changed little at 5.1 million. Annual levels and rates for 2025 are now available.
Personal Income and Outlays, January 2026
Personal income increased $113.8 billion (0.4 percent at a monthly rate) in January, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $219.9 b…
CPI for all items rises 0.3% in February; shelter up
In February, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.3 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 2.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in February (SA); up…
Payroll employment edges down 92,000 in February; unemployment rate changes little at 4.4%
Total nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 92,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.4 percent. Employment in health care decreased, reflecting strike activity. Employment in information and federal government continued to trend do…
Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024
The value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4 percent ($696.7 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the nation in 2024. Across states and the District of Columbia, value added for outdoor recreation as a share of st…
PPI for final demand advances 0.5% in January; services rise 0.8%, goods decrease 0.3%
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5 percent in January. Prices for final demand services advanced 0.8 percent, and the index for final demand goods declined 0.3 percent. On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand rose 2.9 percent f…
Personal Income and Outlays, December 2025
Personal income increased $86.2 billion (0.3 percent at a monthly rate) in December, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $75.7 bi…
Real Personal Consumption Expenditures by State and Real Personal Income by State, 2024
Real personal consumption expenditures (PCE) by state increased in 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2024, with the percent change ranging from 5.3 percent in Massachusetts to -0.2 percent in Montana. Real PCE for the nation increased 2.9 percent in 2…
CPI for all items rises 0.2% in January; shelter up
In January, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.2 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 2.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.3 percent in January (SA); up 2…
Payroll employment rises by 130,000 in January; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and construction, while federal government and financial activities lost jobs.
December job openings trend down, hires and total separations change little
The number of job openings continued to trend down to 6.5 million in December. Hires and total separations were both little changed at 5.3 million.
Gross Domestic Product by County and Personal Income by County, 2024
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 2,273 counties, decreased in 809 counties, and was unchanged in 24 counties in 2024. County-level changes ranged from a 76.6 percent increase in Carter County, MT, to a 46.3 percent decline in Baca County, CO. Pe…
PPI for final demand advances 0.5% in December; services rise 0.7%, goods unchanged
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5 percent in December. Prices for final demand services advanced 0.7 percent, and the index for final demand goods was unchanged. On an unadjusted basis, prices for final demand rose 3.0 percent in 2025.