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

Manufacturing Survey

Tenth District manufacturing activity declined in June, although export activity continued at solid levels and firms' expectations for future factory activity remained generally positive. (June 26, 2008)

Regional Economic Indicators
	Unemployment in the 10th District dropped slightly to 4.1 percent in April from 4.3 percent in March. District Non Farm Employment grew 1.1 percent compared to April 2007, (June 2, 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.