Omaha Branch
The Omaha Branch is Nebraska’s connection to the nation’s central bank through our relationships with businesses and communities across the state who have insight into local economic conditions and concerns.
Latest Information and Resources
Connecting in Western Nebraska
The Omaha Branch Board of Directors and Kansas City Fed leadership visited the Scottsbluff area in August.
The Ag and Energy Connection
The Kansas City Fed explored this link during its Agricultural Economic Summit, hosted at the Omaha Branch in May. More than...
"Producing" Growth
Manufacturing has been a source of strength for Nebraska's economy.
At midway point, new advisor shares the unfolding story of her Nebraska tour
What is and isn't working to increase economic opportunity for lower income Nebraskans?
Revenge spending in the wake of the pandemic
Nebraskans are spending more on experiences after the pandemic, according to recent research from the Kansas City Fed.
Leisure and Hospitality: Strong Demand and Supply Constraints
Strong household finances, along with pent-up demand from the pandemic, has fueled discretionary spending on recreation.
Econ Challenge State Finals bring out the best and brightest
Top economic students in Nebraska competed at the Econ Challenge State Finals.
Nebraska's Tight Labor Market: An Update to Long-Running Shortage Concerns
Labor markets have been tight in Nebraska for almost a decade.
How Gen Z and millennials are using social media tools to handle their money
Young adults use social media tools to manage their finances much more so than older people.
About the Omaha Branch
Research and Resources
The Omaha Branch works to understand the region’s economy and serve as a resource to Nebraska businesses and communities.
We support the Federal Reserve’s roles in:
- Monetary policy, including reporting on local and state-wide economic conditions
- Bank supervision and regulation of Nebraska financial institutions
- Financial services including work for the U.S. Treasury
Omaha Branch News
- Connecting in Western Nebraska |
- The Ag and Energy Connection |
- At midway point, new advisor shares the unfolding story of her Nebraska tour |
- Revenge spending in the wake of the pandemic |
- Econ Challenge State Finals bring out the best and brightest |
- Introducing the interns at the Omaha Branch |
- Omaha Board of Directors finds out firsthand about local economy |
- Omaha Branch hosts Economic Forum in Kearney |
- Modest Economic Growth Amid Growing Credit Risks |
- Omaha Branch Hosts Nebraska State Econ Challenge |
- Omaha Branch connects with counterparts in Dallas Fed’s region |
- Omaha Branch Partners to Host Nebraska Econ Challenge State Finals |