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Thomas M. Hoenig, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CitySpeeches by President Thomas M. Hoenig: Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Regulatory Reform: A Desperately Unpopular Undertaking (May 6, 2008)

Perspectives on the Recent Financial Turmoil (March 5, 2008)

Maintaining Stability in a Changing Financial System: Some Lessons Relearned Again? (November 6, 2007)
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Mortgage Delinquencies and Foreclosures, at the Columbia Business School's 32nd Annual Dinner, New York, New York. May 5, 2008

Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $75 billion in 28-day credit held on May 5, 2008
Additional information about the Term Auction Facility. (May 6, 2008)

Developments in Interchange Fees in the United States and Abroad
Interchange fees have been a source of a good deal of controversy. This article provides an update on U.S. developments and recent public authority involvement abroad. (May 1, 2008)
FOMC Policy Action
The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate 25 basis points to 2 percent. Read about the policy move in the latest press release. (April 30, 2008) Offsite Link
"Building for the Future"
The spring issue of TEN gives readers a glimpse inside the Kansas City Fed's recently built headquarters. Other feature articles include: the combination of factors that led to the nationwide foreclosure surge; a look back at 2007 may foretell what's to come this year in rural America; and the head-on opposition commercial businesses face when trying to enter the banking sector. This issue also includes the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's 2007 Annual Report. (April 29, 2008)
Agriculture Futures Forum: Remarks by Esther George
Remarks made by Esther George, senior vice president of Supervision and Risk Management, at an agriculture futures forum hosted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, D.C., on April 22, 2008. You can see other presentations from the forum here. (April 25, 2008)
Main Street Economist
The latest issue of The Main Street Economist explores whether rising agricultural exports can sustain the current U.S. farm boom. (April 25, 2008)
Test Your Access to the Discount Window for Contingency or Liquidity Purposes
Institutions are encouraged to periodically test their ability to borrow at the Discount Window to ensure there are no unexpected impediments or complications. (April 24, 2008)
Albuquerque Subprime Loan Report
In 2007, the Albuquerque, N.M., area had a low foreclosure rate compared to the country's 100 largest cities. But the area has a slightly higher level of subprime borrowing than the national average. The latest Subprime Loan Report provides an in-depth examination of data for Albuquerque. (April 17, 2008)
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