The Regional, Public and Community Affairs Division was created to strengthen the Bank`s regional research efforts, improve its understanding of the Tenth Federal Reserve District`s unique economic geography, and enhance the analysis of local economic developments for the Bank's monetary policy deliberations.

Regional Research News

The Beige Book
	Economic growth in the Tenth District slowed in September after posting stronger growth in the previous survey period. (October 15, 2008)

Are Energy Prices Threatening the Farm Boom?
	While farm incomes are expected to reach their highest levels in over three decades and profits are soaring, energy prices continue to march higher. The latest issue of The Main Street Economist explores whether soaring energy prices threaten to slow the booming farm economy. (October 3, 2008)

Regional Economic Indicators
	The 10th District Unemployment Rate edged up slightly to 5.1 percent in August from 5.0 percent in July. (October 3, 2008)

Manufacturing Survey

Tenth District manufacturing activity declined moderately in September, and firms' expectations about future factory activity dropped noticeably. (September 25, 2008)

Tenth District Overview

Demographics The Tenth Federal Reserve District stretches across seven states.   Banking The Tenth District differs from the nation by relying more heavily on community banks for banking services.   Industrial Structure The Tenth District as a whole has an industrial structure similar but not identical to that of the nation.   State-by-state Summary Read a summary of economic conditions within each state in the District.