Economic Bulletin
Recent Bulletins
How Should Bank Supervision and Regulation Be Tailored?
Banks can be classified based on simple asset thresholds or more complex criteria, but both approaches have drawbacks.
An Alternative Version of the KC Fed LMCI Suggests Labor Market Momentum Decelerated in October
A version of the LMCI that excludes delayed government data suggests activity remained stable but momentum sharply decelerated.
Jackson Hole Recap: How Demographics and Technology Are Influencing Productivity and Labor Markets
At the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, participants discussed how demographics and AI are shaping labor markets.
Bank Funding and FHLB Advances
Bank funding has evolved substantially since the onset of the pandemic, renewing attention on banks’ use of FHLB advances.
Declining Immigration and an Aging Population Are Reducing Breakeven Employment Growth
Lower breakeven employment growth may help contextualize recent soft employment readings.
An Alternative Version of the KC Fed LMCI Suggests Little Change in the Labor Market in September
A version of the KC Fed LMCI that excludes delayed government data still provides a timely measure of labor market health.
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