Recent Research
The KC Fed LMCI suggests both the level of activity and momentum continued to rebound in June
July 08, 2020 | Labor Market Conditions Indicators
The KC Fed LMCI suggests both the level of activity and momentum continued to rebound in June.
The G-Spread Suggests Federal Reserve Restored Calm to Treasury Markets
By Karlye Dilts StedmanJuly 08, 2020 | Economic Bulletin
Federal Reserve interventions calmed Treasury markets after stress from the coronavirus outbreak, according to one measure of Treasury market pressure.
Small Business Commercial & Industrial Loan Balances Increase Year-Over-Year
By Christi May-Oder, Assistant Vice President and Rosine Boni, Supervisory AnalystJune 24, 2020 | Small Business Lending Survey
Survey data indicated that new small business C&I lending increased slightly in the first quarter after declining in the fourth quarter of 2019.
COVID-19 Stuns U.S. and Tenth District Economies, but Both Show Signs of Stabilization
By Jason P. Brown and Alison FelixJune 17, 2020 | Economic Bulletin
Recent data suggest signs of improvement after the economic downturn, though a timeline for recovery remains uncertain.
The KC Fed LMCI suggests both the level of activity and momentum rebounded slightly in May
June 10, 2020 | Labor Market Conditions Indicators
The KC Fed LMCI suggests both the level of activity and momentum rebounded slightly in May.
Economic Review
What to Do about Fannie and Freddie: A Primer on Housing Finance Reform
By Jordan RappaportJuly 09, 2020 | Economic Review
Policymakers face several issues in reforming the current system of mortgage finance toward one in which the government plays a less direct role.
Reshuffling in Soybean Markets following Chinese Tariffs
By Cortney CowleyJune 18, 2020 | Economic Review
Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans could reduce the global competitiveness of U.S. soybeans in the longer term.
Mobile Banking Use and Consumer Readiness to Benefit from Faster Payments
By Fumiko Hayashi and Ying Lei TohApril 17, 2020 | Economic Review
Consumers who are younger, higher income, college-educated, or employed are the most ready to benefit from faster payments.
Population Turnover and the Growth of Urban Areas
By Jason P. Brown and Colton TouseyMarch 26, 2020 | Economic Review
More people are moving to and from large urban areas, leading to faster population growth over time.
Corporate Leverage and Investment
By W. Blake Marsh, David Rodziewicz and Karna ChelluriFebruary 27, 2020 | Economic Review
Firms with more debt invest less in the future.
Main Street Views
View all of our research on macroeconomics, monetary policy, payments, banking, regional and community issues in one location.
Agriculture & the Economy
Insights on agricultural and rural economies regionally and nationally.
Banking, Payments & Financial Markets
Issues affecting the banking and payments industries.
Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
Our annual symposium draws central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists from around the world. The proceedings include papers, commentaries and discussions.
About the Symposium | Archive
The Kansas City Fed Data Curation Initiative
KCDC staff select, evaluate, and present information about data sources to help researchers more easily understand how certain data are created, described, and used.
