Economic Bulletin
Recent Bulletins
Who’s Buying U.S. Treasuries?
The shift in Treasury buyers toward more yield-sensitive domestic investors contributes to higher yields and volatility.
Foreign Treasury Sales Could Raise U.S. Yields
A modest increase in foreign sales of U.S. Treasuries could raise yields and generate considerable volatility.
Changes in International Trade Could Disproportionately Affect Employment in Parts of Tenth District
In some counties, jobs are concentrated in industries highly exposed to international trade and reliant on fewer trading partners.
Segments of the Ag Economy Are Particularly Sensitive to Changes in the Foreign-Born Labor Supply
Farm labor contractors and specialty crop growers rely heavily on foreign-born and undocumented workers.
Is It Time to Add Food-at-Home Inflation to Measures of Core Inflation?
Many of the drawbacks of including food inflation in measures of core inflation appear to have diminished since the 1970s.
Forecasting with Feelings: The Modest Link Between Consumer Sentiment and Spending
Accounting for consumer sentiment does not significantly alter forecasts of household spending.
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