Denver

The Denver Branch is Colorado, northern New Mexico and Wyoming's connection to the nation's central bank through relationships with local staff who have insight into regional needs, economies and challenges.

Latest News and Resources

A Break in the Link Between Gasoline Prices and Inflation Expectations

Gasoline prices and consumers’ inflation expectations often move in similar directions. Indeed, the correlation between the...

Economic Bulletin

Mass Layoffs Can Disproportionately Disrupt Small Communities

The recent closure of a meatpacking plant in Lexington, Nebraska, raises questions about how mass layoffs affect nearby...

Economic Bulletin

Investigating the Recent Decline in Community College Enrollment

Community college enrollment has fallen since 2010, driven mainly by strong labor markets and lower returns to an associate...

Economic Review

Businesses in the Rocky Mountains Report Steady Employment Outlooks with Softer Wage Gains

Employers in the Rocky Mountain region expect stable employment levels over the next year on balance. Businesses where...

Rocky Mountain Economist

Assessing Labor Market Conditions Across Regions

A new version of the LMCI calculated at the Census division level can capture variation in regional labor market conditions.

Economic Review

Colorado’s Current Employment Situation Driven by Key Industries

The unemployment rate in Colorado and the U.S. remains historically low, below 5%. However, Colorado’s unemployment rate...

Rocky Mountain Economist

About the Denver Branch

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Denver Branch Executive Nicholas Sly

Nicholas Sly is vice president, economist and the Denver branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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Focus Areas

Denver Branch staff focus on economic research, outreach, community development, bank supervision, information technology and financial services. Learn about our work.

   
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Board of Directors

Learn about the individuals from Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming serving on the Denver Branch Board of Directors.

   
Money Museum

Denver Money Museum

Learn about the economy through our hands-on exhibits for all ages.

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Resources

Rocky Mountain Economist

Rocky Mountain Economist

The Rocky Mountain Economist is a quarterly publication that provides economic information for the states of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.

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Beige Book

Beige Book

The Beige Book is a report that offers a snapshot of business conditions in each of the Fed’s 12 regional Reserve Bank Districts.

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Economic Databooks

Tenth District Economic Databooks

The quarterly economic databooks provide summaries of regional and national economic indicators for the Tenth District.

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Ten Magazine

TEN Magazine

TEN is a publication that highlights the Kansas City Fed's research and practices through the experiences of everyday people from the region.