Features
No-Arbitrage Restrictions and the U.S. Treasury Market
Economic Perspectives article discusses the pricing of risk-free Treasury securities via no-arbitrage arguments and illustrates how this approach works in models of the term structure of interest rates. Read More
New Issue of Risk Perspectives Available
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's supervision group follows current and emerging risk trends. Recent issue of Risk Perspectives highlights risk monitoring in the Midwest. Read More
Detroit Back From the Brink?
While it is hard to say how much of the current auto sector recovery is attributable to government intervention, Economic Perspectives article examines how the ensuing restructuring of the Detroit Three has substantially changed the U.S. auto industry. Read More
Community Development Financial Institutions Assist the Underserved
Profitwise News and Views Spotlight explains how Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are assisting with the implementation of several new policy initiatives designed to direct capital to the nation’s underserved communities, business and home owners. Read More
Recent News
Economic Activity Increased in April
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was +0.11 in April, up from –0.44 in March. Read More
Midwest Farmland Values Still Soaring in First Quarter
Latest AgLetter reports farmland values in the first quarter of 2012 were 19 percent higher than a year ago. Read More
Beyond Parking Meters: The Future of Public–Private Partnerships
Chicago Fed Letter examines public–private partnerships, including infrastructure sales or leases and managed competition programs. Read More
What Can States Do to Manage Volatile Tax Revenues?
Chicago Fed Letter shows state tax revenues changing more dramatically with the economy since 2000 and offers possible policy responses. Read More
Dealing with the Impact of Manufacturing Job Losses
Chicago Fed Letter summarizes ongoing research into the economic, demographic and social trends shaping the Midwest's industrial cities. Read More
A Different Way to Review the Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Chicago Fed Letter analyzes the recent sources of strength and weakness in the CFNAI, using a new measure that is often a leading indicator of the index’s movements. Read More
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