Economic Bulletin
Recent Bulletins
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.
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.
Forecasting with Feelings: The Modest Link Between Consumer Sentiment and Spending
Accounting for consumer sentiment does not significantly alter forecasts of household spending.
Canadian Oil Important for Midwest Gasoline Prices
Higher prices from tariffs on Canadian oil could increase costs for Midwest refineries.
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.
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.
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