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The KCFSI suggests financial stress increased slightly in April

The Kansas City Financial Stress Index (KCFSI) increased slightly from -0.55 in March to -0.48 in April, remaining below its historical average.

Jeffrey Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer

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The Role of Core Banking Services Providers in Facilitating Instant Payments

Core banking services providers play key roles helping depository institutions (DIs) offer instant payments. Specifically, core providers process transactions in real time and connect DIs to...

Current Monetary Policy May Be Less Restrictive Than It Seems

Compared with most historical inflationary episodes since the 1960s, the current U.S. inflation cycle features both higher...

Labor Market Shocks and Monetary Policy

Worker mobility played a key role in shaping inflation dynamics during the Great Recession and COVID-19 recoveries.

Tenth District Services Activity Expanded Further in April

District services activity grew somewhat in April, and expectations for future activity were unchanged. However, employment...

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Fell Again in April

Tenth District manufacturing activity fell again in April, and expectations for future activity remained flat. Prices for raw materials grew at a steady pace while finished product prices stayed...

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