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Segments of the Ag Economy Are Particularly Sensitive to Changes in the Foreign-Born Labor Supply

Farm labor contractors and specialty crop growers rely heavily on foreign-born and undocumented workers.

Economic Bulletin | Agriculture | Labor and Demographics
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Is It Time to Add Food-at-Home Inflation to Measures of Core Inflation?

Many of the drawbacks of including food inflation in measures of core inflation appear to have diminished since the 1970s.

Economic Bulletin | Inflation | Monetary Policy | Agriculture
Economic Bulletin

Forecasting with Feelings: The Modest Link Between Consumer Sentiment and Spending

Accounting for consumer sentiment does not significantly alter forecasts of household spending.

Economic Bulletin | Macroeconomics | Data and Trends
Economic Bulletin

Canadian Oil Important for Midwest Gasoline Prices

Higher prices from tariffs on Canadian oil could increase costs for Midwest refineries.

Economic Bulletin | International | Natural Resources and Environment
Economic Bulletin

Community Banks Have Maintained Profitability in a High-Interest Rate Environment

Banks that rebalanced their assets and retained stable deposit bases were more profitable during recent interest rate hikes.

Economic Bulletin | Banking and Finance | Monetary Policy
Economic Bulletin

Key Agricultural Trade Partners Are Important for U.S. Farm Sector Revenues and Food Prices

The U.S. agricultural sector is especially vulnerable to fluctuations in trade with Mexico, Canada, and China.

Economic Bulletin | Agriculture | International
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