Research
Our research staff conducts innovative research on monetary policy, the payments system, and regional and community issues.
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Testing Hybrid Forecasts for Imports and Exports
During times of stress, hybrid forecasts outperform pure model-based forecasts over short horizons.
Consumer Discretionary Sector Has Boosted Recent Regional Services Activity
The Kansas City Fed’s services survey shows stronger growth in the Tenth District consumer discretionary sector.
A Method for Estimating the Price of Stablecoin Insurance
The price of insuring stablecoins can be estimated using standard option pricing methods as applied to bank deposit insurance.
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Publications
Economic Bulletin
Timely, accessible snapshots of the Kansas City Fed's latest economic findings.
Economic Review
A quarterly research publication with articles on macroeconomics and monetary policy and regional and international economics.
Payments System Research Briefings
Briefings cover a range of topics, including payments methods and developments in payments networks.
Research Working Papers
Working papers cover a wide range of economic topics, including monetary policy, payment methods, banking and more.
Charting the Economy
New economic data with insight from our research staff.
Research Staff
Meet our research staff, including Kansas City Fed economists, research associates, regional research associates and visiting scholars.
Recent Speeches
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Northeast Oklahoma Regional Alliance |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - CFO Roundtable |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - 2024 Ardmore Economic Forum |
- U.S. Economic Conditions and Outlook - Colorado Bankers Association |
- U.S. and Oklahoma Economic Outlook - Oklahoma City Banking & Supervision Forum |
Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists from around the world at its annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.