A Varied Picture

Research shows that while downtown office use has declined, some metropolitan areas have fared better than others.

TEN Magazine

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

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Revenge spending in the wake of the pandemic

Four years after COVID shutdowns, people are spending a lot of their income on experiences.

The AG and Energy Connection

Agricultural markets depend on the strength of global demand, and increasingly, demand for energy has become a key element.

Ask an Economist: Aditi Routh and Fumiko Hayashi

Research by Aditi Routh and Fumiko Hayashi explain how financial literacy levels and risk tolerance differ among crypto owners.

Helping Hands: Bank employees help build housing in the community

16 volunteers from the Bank’s head office worked on home-building through Habitat KC, a regional arm of Habitat for Humanity.

From the Vault: Kansas City Fed History

The Bank rented underground storage vaults and office space in the salt mines as part of its records management program.

Snack-Sized Econ: Interest rates

Experts at the Kansas City Fed break down economic concepts that impact our everyday lives.

Community Conditions Survey

Survey responses indicated that community conditions in the Tenth District generally declined in the fall of 2023.

FedNow Service continues momentum

The Federal Reserve’s first new payment rail in 50 years has seen steady growth with broad geographic reach.

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