Data and Indicators
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Economic Letter Video: The Zero Lower Bound Explained
The zero lower bound is the concept that the federal funds rate would not be cut below zero percent. This lower bound constraint can limit the effectiveness of monetary policy when rates are at or near the zero lower bound, especially during recessions. In our Economic Letter, The Zero Lower Bound Remains a Medium-Term Risk, […]
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Around the District: Investing in Alaska’s Economic Future
Here’s a snapshot of a recent outreach visit in Alaska from Mary C. Daly, President and CEO at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
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Update on Payroll Employment Gains Data Revisions
Although revisions to monthly payroll employment data issued in August were large, they were within the historical range. Evidence continues to suggest that the incoming data are not generally subject to greater fluctuations than in the past, according to updated SF Fed analysis.
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Insights from EERN: GenAI Tools for Small Businesses
In a recent webinar, small business development centers shared how they and the small businesses they serve have incorporated GenAI into their work and the lessons they’ve learned.
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Homeownership trends in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District
A new data interactive and a recent webinar from the SF Fed Community Engagement and Analysis team shed light on homeownership trends in the 12th District.
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Updated Estimates of Net International Migration
New data suggest that net migration into the United States has dropped sharply in 2025 from its historical highs, falling well below previous estimates.
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Roundtable on AI and Medical Service Delivery
In 2024, the San Francisco Fed and the Federal Reserve System Innovation Office launched the EmergingTech Economic Research Network (EERN) to support a better understanding of how new technologies like GenAI are shaping the economies of today and the future. As part of the EERN initiative, we often hold roundtable discussions to hear from industries […]
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Interactive Tool Charts Pandemic Homebuying Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic upended housing markets. This blog post launches an interactive chart that accompanies our research paper on pandemic homebuyers.
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Around the District: Economic Insights and Learnings from Hawai’i
As a community-engaged bank, the SF Fed seeks out real-time information on economic conditions by engaging with and learning from businesses, community organizations, and local leaders. These conversations are one of the many inputs into the decisions and monetary policymaking at the Federal Reserve as we pursue our mission. Here’s a snapshot of a recent outreach in Honolulu, […]
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Around the District: Unlocking the Potential of Idaho’s Rural Communities
Leilani Barnett, senior outreach manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, shares insights from the 4th annual Idaho Rural Success Summit, highlighting how rural communities in Idaho are leveraging partnerships and resources to unlock their economic potential.