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Community Investments: Volume 24, Number 1, 2012


This issue of Community Investments focuses on the topic of data and measurement and its implications for community development.

What's Happening in the 12th District?
FedViews
Posted May 14, 2012
We expect growth to remain moderate, picking up only gradually in the second half of this year and in 2013. The moderate pace reflects continuing obstacles facing the economy.
Liquidity Risk and Credit in the Financial Crisis Liquidity Risk and Credit in the Financial Crisis
Posted May 14, 2012
During the crisis, the global financial system experienced urgent demands for cash from various sources, especially existing borrowers. Credit fell, with banks hit hardest by liquidity pressures cutting back most sharply.
Tech Pulse
Posted May 9, 2012
In April 2012 the Tech Pulse Index grew at an annualized rate of 4.2%, compared to its 16.7% historical average. The Tech Pulse Index grew 2.7% over the past 12 months.
Commodity Prices and PCE Inflation Commodity Prices and PCE Inflation
Posted May 7, 2012
The writers show that when inflation for crops, oil, and natural gas is
subtracted from overall inflation, the resulting pattern is remarkably
similar to that of core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices.
Opening the Temple: An Essay by President and CEO John C. Williams

Bank Regulation in the Post-Crisis World
Posted May 4

Presentation to the California Bankers Association, 121st Annual Convention
Dana Point, CA