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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
Fed's Evans Addresses Rotary Club
President Charles Evans talked about monetary policy and the economy March 4, during the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary Club’s 2015 Economic Breakfast.
Community Banking: Risks and Opportunities in an Improving Economy
Chicago Fed Letter summarizes Tenth Annual Community Bankers Symposium, cosponsored by the Chicago Fed, FDIC and OCC.
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.
How Do Property and Casualty Insurers Manage Risk?
Chicago Fed Letter discusses how property and casualty insurers manage risk, focusing in particular on reinsurance.
