Economic Bulletin
Recent Bulletins
For banks, increased spending on technology and marketing is associated with higher profits.
The historical relationship between gasoline prices and inflation expectations reversed in 2025.
Sizable layoffs typically produce more significant and persistent economic outcomes in smaller counties.
AI adoption aligns with faster productivity growth across industries but has yet to explain the aggregate gain in productivity.
A muted monetary policy response may explain inflation persistence during 2021–22.
The Kansas City Fed’s measures of r* and u* provide more timely data on labor market tightness and the stance of monetary policy.
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