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Trimmed Import, Export Growth Rates Offer Better Perspective on Trends

Trimmed growth rates remove less informative subcomponents of the aggregate growth rates, helping to reveal underlying trends and improve forecast accuracy.

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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.

October 13, 2026

Payday Lending Laws and Spillovers Across Consumer Finance

Prohibiting payday lending can reduce complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection...

October 23, 2026

Scenic Tourism in Rural America Presents Miles of Economic Opportunity

Published by the Kansas City Fed in early 2026, The Byways Report shows how Americans’...

November 13, 2026

Data Centers Likely to Benefit Some Tenth District Economies, but Path for Construction Uncertain

Data center construction has been ongoing for some time but has gained attention recently as an increase in AI usage has...

October 15, 2026

Financially Distressed Consumers May Have Turned to High-Cost Credit to Cope with Inflation

Many U.S. consumers, especially those who are financially distressed, have used various strategies to cope with rising prices...

November 12, 2026

Signs of Easing Pressure on Farm Finances

Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth District remained subdued but deterioration slowed in the third quarter.

November 05, 2026

Downstream Bottlenecks in Oil Supply Chain Contributing to High Refinery Margins, Fuel Prices

Ongoing global energy supply shocks are causing disruptions throughout the oil supply chain. These shocks, combined with depleted petroleum inventories, are creating tight market conditions and...

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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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