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Small Business Lending After the Financial Crisis: A New Competitive Landscape for Community Banks

Economic Perspectives considers the effects of the financial crisis and regulations on lending by community banks.

Using Private Sector 'Big Data' as an Economic Indicator: The Case of Construction Spending

Data collected by a private sector construction management firm are a leading indicator for total U.S. construction spending and provide information beyond publicly available data.

Community Land Trust Model: Opportunities, Challenges of Preserving Affordable Housing

ProfitWise News and Views looks at housing as dozens of low-income apartment buildings for senior citizens in Detroit could convert to market rate apartments in next ten years, forcing hundreds to find new homes.

Employment Challenges for the Formerly Incarcerated

The U.S. economy is on a historic run of job creation as of June 2016. ProfitWise News and Views highlights what firms are looking for as traditional pools of talent are increasingly absorbed by rising employment.

The Shifting Ground in Financial Markets and Technology

Chicago Fed Letter discusses the uncertainty surrounding financial markets and the industry impact of “fintech” innovations.

Survey Shows Growth Remained Modest in July and Early August

The Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions (CFSBC) Activity Index increased to –18 from –23, suggesting that growth in economic activity remained at a modest pace in July and early August.

Detroit, Chicago: Real Property Value Comparisons

In a recent blog posting, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Bill Testa and Thomas Haasl look at the value of real property and how the cities compare in terms of their outlooks and situation.

Midwest Economic Growth Slowed in July

The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) was –0.14 in July, down from –0.04 in June.

Evans Speaks at Academic Conference in China

Speaking in Beijing, Chicago Fed president asks, “Are Low Monetary Policy Rates the New Normal?”

Economic Growth Increased in July

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) was +0.27 in July, up from +0.05 in June.

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Latest Indicators — July*
Unempl.		Employment Growth		GSP Growth**
		Monthly	YoY	Quarterly
US: IL: IN: IA: MI: WI:	4.9% 5.8% 4.6% 4.1% 4.5% 4.2%	0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%	1.7% 0.7% 0.9% 1.5% 2.5% 1.6%	- -0.9% 0.5% -2.6% 2.6% 0.4%
All data are seasonally adjusted. *Annualized quarterly growth in real gross state product (GSP) are through 2016:Q1. Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics/Haver Analytics.

CFNAI

July

Monthly Index: +0.27

3-month MA: -0.10

Diffusion Index: -0.02

NFCI

September 9, 2016

NFCI: -0.61

Adjusted NFCI (ANFCI): 0.21

Midwest Economy Index (MEI)

July

MEI: -0.14

Relative MEI: +0.03

CFSBC

September 7, 2016
Activity: -18
Manufacturing: 0
Nonmanufacturing: -27

Farmland Values

-1% change in 2Q16 over 2Q15

Beige Book

Growth in economic activity in the Seventh District continued at a modest pace in late May and June, and contacts expect growth to remain modest over the next 6 to 12 months.

Michigan Retail Index

-6.0 for sales outlook

-8.2 for sales performance

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