Economic Bulletin
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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.
Are Firms Hoarding Cash Post-Pandemic?
Firms are holding more cash now than before the pandemic, but their reasons for holding it remain the same.
Housing Services Inflation May Decline Only Gradually
Multiple factors are likely slowing the decline in housing services inflation.
Young Workers Fuel Recovery in Jobs Requiring a High School Diploma or Less
The recent shift toward younger workers in the labor force could affect the productive capacity of the economy.
Despite High Inflation, Longer-Term Inflation Expectations Remain Well Anchored
Higher-than-expected core inflation in recent years does not appear to be increasing longer-term inflation expectations.
Rising Immigration Has Helped Cool an Overheated Labor Market
Immigration to the United States boosted the labor supply in 2022 and 2023.
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