Economic Bulletin
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Consumer Credit Cards Show Few Signs of Financial Stress
Despite higher interest rates, consumer credit markets show limited evidence of stress, even among subprime borrowers.
Federal Government Outlays Remain Historically Elevated, Spurred by Robust Transfers
An increasing share of federal government outlays has shifted to individuals in the form of transfers over time.
Cost of Childcare Increasingly Weighs on Labor Force Engagement
Higher childcare costs are driving some workers to disengage from the labor force.
Powering Up: The Surging Demand for Electricity
The U.S. economy is becoming more electrified, with data centers and AI fueling a surge in electricity demand.
Why Are Multifamily Property Prices Falling?
Price declines for multifamily properties may reflect investor pessimism, not just changes in housing market fundamentals.
Considerations for the Longer-Run Maturity Composition of the Federal Reserve’s Treasury Portfolio
In the long run, policymakers may prefer to return to a shorter-duration Treasury portfolio like the Fed maintained before 2008.
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