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Catching Up or Falling Behind? Rural America's Income Convergence Pace

Slowing rates of income convergence suggest the relative gap between average rural and urban income could persist.

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We work in the public’s interest by supporting economic and financial stability.

Jeffrey Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer

Read his latest speech, "The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy."

Learn More About the Federal Reserve's Mission

The Federal Reserve System is made up of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up our nation's central bank.

March 04, 2026

Tenth District Beige Book

Tenth District Summary for Beige Book.

Spring Break Money Museum Pop-Up Tours Coming in March!

Learn about the Money Museum's current educational opportunities for students and...

March 09, 2026

Minted in History: New exhibit at Money Museum

A new exhibit at the Money Museum takes a look at the ever-changing currency designs and how they've changed over time. The...

March 04, 2026

Albuquerque’s Business Community Gives Kansas City Fed Ground-Level View of New Mexico’s Economy

Discover how the Kansas City Fed is strengthening its connection to northern New Mexico through firsthand conversations with...

February 27, 2026

Tenth District Services Activity Increased Further in February

Tenth District services activity increased further in February, and expectations for future services activity remained...

February 26, 2026

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Slightly in February

Tenth District manufacturing activity rose slightly, and expectations for future activity ticked up. Although still positive, growth in indexes for the price of finished products and the price of...

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Events

Mar

National Community Investment Conference

Multi-day event, March 23 – 26 External

Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco, St. Louis, Richmond, Philadelphia, New York, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta, Fed Communities, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Apr

2026 Banking & Supervision Forum - Tulsa, OK

8:30 a.m. , CDT 1 Memorial Drive

This in-person forum will provide an opportunity for district bankers to join us for a discussion on emerging topics and economic conditions.

Apr

2026 Banking & Supervision Forum - Oklahoma City, OK

8:30 a.m. , CDT 1 Memorial Drive

This in-person forum will provide an opportunity for district bankers to join us for a discussion on emerging topics and economic conditions.

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About the Kansas City Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up our nation's central bank.

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