Oklahoma City Branch News
Manufacturing Activity Edged Higher
Tenth District Energy Activity Accelerates
Third quarter energy survey results revealed Tenth District energy activity accelerated. The future activity outlook remained strong. Firms reported that oil prices needed to be on average $55 per barrel for drilling to be profitable, up slightly from the past few years but well below current and expected prices.
The effect of tariffs on Oklahoma’s manufacturing sector and economy
The third quarter issue of the Oklahoma Economist examines recent trade data in Oklahoma to see how the state’s manufacturing sector and overall economy are holding up in this environment.
Oil and Gas Productivity Doubled in the Past Five Years--What Happens Next?
The first quarter issue of the Oklahoma Economist looks at the data and factors behind the recent rise in U.S. oil and gas productivity and compares it to other industries that have experienced similar surges in productivity.
Photo Gallery
President Esther George, the Kansas City Fed Board of Directors and the Oklahoma City Branch Board of Directors met with George Kaiser to experience the Gathering Place and learn about social, economic and environmental sustainability in Tulsa.
Speeches
Nov 15, 2018 | U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook
Nov 14, 2018 | U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook
Nov 13, 2018 | U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook
Oct 18, 2018 | U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook
Aug 28, 2018 | U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook
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Oklahoma City Branch Board of Directors
The Oklahoma City Branch has a Board of Directors that provides insight on local economic conditions and advises and counsels the Branch executive. To learn more, watch The Role of the Reserve Bank Director.
Staff at the Kansas City Fed's Oklahoma City Branch:
- Provide insights and analysis on Oklahoma’s economy.
- Lead energy research and business surveys for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
- Work with Oklahoma educators, students and the public to promote economic and financial education to increase understanding of the Federal Reserve.
- Support community economic growth through research and resources for bankers, economic developers, non-profits and small business owners.
- Partner with Oklahoma Council on Economic Education and the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition to provide programs focused on economic education and personal finance for students, educators and the low- and moderate-income community.
- Meet with and speak to community and business organizations about economic conditions in the state and gather information and insights about diverse perspectives on the economy.
- Promote a safe, stable and competitive banking system through the supervision and regulation of financial institutions.
Branch Contacts
Public Affairs and Media Relations: Pam Campbell, Public Affairs Director | pam.campbell@kc.frb.org
Economic and Financial Education: Jessie Blackwell, Public Affairs Specialist | jessie.blackwell@kc.frb.org
Community Development: Steven Shepelwich, Senior Community Development Advisor | steven.shepelwich@kc.frb.org
Speech Requests: www.kansascityfed.org/research/speeches/speakerrequestform.cfm
