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New Small Business Lending Declines as Credit Standards Continue to Tighten

In the second quarter, new small business lending decreased by 9.0 percent when compared to the same period in 2023.

Jeffrey Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer

Click here to read his remarks at the Kansas Bankers Association Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Introducing the Kansas City Fed’s Measure of Policy Rate Uncertainty (KC PRU)

The KC PRU measures uncertainty around the path of interest rates one year ahead, using the prices of financial options.

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Declined Moderately in September

Regional factory activity fell moderately this month. The year-over-year composite index reached its lowest level since...

Tenth District Services Activity Eased Slightly in September

District services activity moderated somewhat in September as revenues were flat but employment decreased modestly. Business...

Powering Up: The Surging Demand for Electricity

After years of stagnant growth, U.S. electricity demand recently surged. This increase was driven in part by the commercial...

Why Are Multifamily Property Prices Falling?

Multifamily property prices climbed to record levels in recent years amid low interest rates and surging housing demand. More...

2024 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium Agenda

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosted central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists at its annual economic policy symposium.

Events

Banking & Supervision Forum - Kansas City, MO

, CDT

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

What’s New in Economics?

, CDT Virtual Professional Development

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for upcoming professional development designed with you in mind. Our topics will focus on personal finance, economics, and career development that can be integrated across disciplines and grade levels. All of these programs are free to K-16 educators with advance registration. Space for in-person programs is limited, so register today!

Energy and the Economy: Meeting Rising Energy Demand

, CDT Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2200 N. Pearl St. Dallas, TX 75150

The Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Kansas City will host their ninth joint energy conference on November 13 in Dallas.

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