The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Presentation to The Columbian’s 2012 Economic Forecast Breakfast
Vancouver, Washington
By John C. Williams, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

What's Happening in the 12th District?
Independent Foreclosure Review Independent Foreclosure Review
Posted January 26, 2012
If you had a mortgage loan on your primary residence and believe you were financially harmed during the mortgage foreclosure process by any of 25 identified servicers in 2009 or 2010, you can request an independent review and potentially receive compensation. The deadline for requests is April 30, 2012.
FedViews FedViews
Posted January 17, 2012
We expect GDP growth to moderate in the first half of 2012, [but then]... the recovery should gradually pick up steam.
Suburbanization of Poverty in the Bay Area Suburbanization of Poverty in the Bay Area
Posted January 13, 2012
This research brief examines the changing geography of poverty in the Bay Area and its implications for the community development field.
Tech Pulse Tech Pulse
Posted January 11, 2012
In December 2011 the Tech Pulse Index grew at an annualized rate of -2.9%, compared to its 16.9% historical average. The Tech Pulse Index grew 0.8% over the past 12 months.
Beige Book Beige Book off-site
Posted January 11, 2012
Economic activity in the Twelfth District continued to grow at a moderate pace. Holiday retail sales were up over last year's season, and upward price pressures remained very modest overall.