Economic Bulletin
Recent Bulletins
Foreign-Born Women Have Driven the Recent Increase in Prime-Age Women in the Labor Force
The labor force of prime-age (25 to 54) women has rebounded since the pandemic, driven by foreign-born women.
Not Bullish: U.S. Cattle Herds Hung Up on Higher Interest Expenses
Higher interest expenses on cattle are constraining producers’ ability to restock herds and challenging profitability.
Downtown Office Use Has Declined, but Some Metropolitan Areas Are Faring Better than Others
Although hybrid working has lowered office attendance, demand for office space in some downtowns remains strong.
Hybrid Work May Pose Challenge to Bars and Restaurants in Parts of Tenth Federal Reserve District
Lower office attendance and less foot traffic could take a toll on bars and restaurants in office-dense areas.
Interest Expenses on Farmland Debt Could Challenge Farm Profitability
Crop producers with high levels of land debt may struggle to be profitable under higher interest expenses.
Bank Deposit Rates Haven’t Kept Pace with Yields on Other Investments, but Depositors Are Staying
Spreads between bank deposit rates and yields on deposit substitutes are at historic highs.
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