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New Issue of Risk Perspectives Available
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's supervision group follows current and emerging risk trends. Current issue of Risk Perspectives highlights District bank performance and earnings. Read More
From Classroom to Career: An Overview of Current Workforce Development Trends, Issues and Initiatives
This edition of ProfitWise News and Views explores workforce-focused programs and research around the Federal Reserve System. Read More
What Is Driving the Decline in Labor Force Participation?
Economic Perspectives article explores declining labor force participation and its implications for unemployment and employment growth. Read More
Healthy Communities Milwaukee Regional Summit
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's community development and policy studies department will cohost a conference on December 2 that will explore converging visions of community and economic development, public health, and the public safety/criminal justice system test. Read More
Measuring Fiscal Impetus: The Great Recession in Context
Economic Perspectives article finds that fiscal policy was more expansionary than average during the 2007 recession and has been significantly more contractionary than average during the recovery; it is forecasted to remain depressed well into the future. Read MoreRecent News
Economic Growth Picked Up Slightly in January
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) was +0.13 in January, up from −0.07 in December.
Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly
Latest AgLetter reports Seventh District farmland values for 2014 decreased 3 percent from the previous year, marking the first annual decline since 1986.
Farm Income’s Impact on the Midwest Economy
Chicago Fed Letter examines recent farm income trends, plus their interplay with the regional economy.
How Do Property and Casualty Insurers Manage Risk?
Chicago Fed Letter discusses how property and casualty insurers manage risk, focusing in particular on reinsurance.
