Talking Points

"This book takes a detailed look at the companies making motor vehicle parts and the challenges they are facing." — Chicago Fed Senior Economist Thomas Klier (above) discussing the new book he co-authored on the auto parts industry.

The Economy

CFMMI
+0.4% in July.

CFNAI
-0.67 in July.

Farmland Values
+15% in 2Q over 2Q '07.

'Beige Book'
Midwest Economic Activity Sluggish offsite link

Michigan Retail Index
+0.6 for sales outlook
+11.8 for sales performance offsite link

Latest News

September 07, 2008

What's the Impact of Rapidly Rising Food Prices?
Economist Leslie McGranahan looks at how recent food price inflation has affected different types of U.S. households.

Chicago Fed Launches Foreclosure Resource Information Website
Includes research, guidance, and strategies to prevent foreclosures.

Energy Prices and Where We Live and Work offsite link

In his recent blog, Chicago Fed's William Testa, director of regional programs, discusses the impact of higher fuel costs.

Creating Value-Based Competition in Health Care
Chicago Fed Letter explores how the U.S. health care system could be improved. (PDF,59KB)

Will There Be Enough Teachers to Educate Our Children?
Chicago Fed Letter looks at the potential impact of baby boomer retirements on teacher labor markets.(PDF,219KB)

School Vouchers: Recent Findings, Unanswered Questions
Lisa Barrow reviews impact of school vouchers on student achievement. (PDF,370KB)

Determinants of Auto Loan Default and Prepayment
Sumit Agarwal examines whether borrower's choice of auto reveals information about future loan performance. (PDF,389KB)

How U.S. Economy Resembles (Very) Big Business
Jeffrey Campbell presents basic tools for measuring various business lines' contributions to U.S. business cycles. (PDF,897KB)

Upcoming Events

Clean Technologies & Sustainability: Global Perspectives & Opportunities Conference
September 9, 2008

International Banking Conference
September 25-26, 2008

Agricultural Markets and Food Price Inflation Conference
October 2, 2008

Connecting Financial Education to Consumers: Symposium for Financial Institutions and Educators
October 7, 2008
offsite link

Money Smart Week Indiana
October 11-18, 2008

Money Smart Week Wisconsin
October 12-18, 2008

Wisconsin Foreclosure Conference
November 6, 2008

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