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From factory floors to economic policy: How businesses inform the Fed

Real economic insight starts on the ground.

What we do:

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.

Strong Farm Loan Demand Supports Ag Bank Earnings

Earnings performance at agricultural banks improved in 2025 alongside strong growth in...

Agricultural Finance Update

KC Fed Launches Data Tools to Monitor Community Economic Conditions

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has released new interactive data tools to...

Navy Cash program keeps money moving at sea

Working on behalf of the U.S. Navy and the U.S Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Omaha Branch is responsible...

Tenth District Services Activity Expanded Further in March

Tenth District services activity expanded further in March, and expectations for future services activity increased slightly. ...

Interest Rates Decrease for Small Business Lending

In the fourth quarter, interest rates decreased for all small business lending, consistent with the declining rate...

Small Business Lending Survey

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Moderately in March

Tenth District manufacturing activity increased moderately, and expectations for future activity remained expansionary. Raw materials price growth cooled slightly but continued to outpace finished...

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Events

2026 Banking & Supervision Forum - Tulsa, OK , CDT External

This in-person forum will provide an opportunity for district bankers to join us for a discussion on emerging topics and economic conditions.
2026 Banking & Supervision Forum - Oklahoma City, OK , CDT Leadership Square, 211 N Robinson Avenue #300

This in-person forum will provide an opportunity for district bankers to join us for a discussion on emerging topics and economic conditions.
Investment Connection - Nebraska – , CDT 2201 Farnam Street

Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.
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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.

Our Mission

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

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