SF Fed Blog
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How Bad Is the U.S. 2020 Fire Season?
The U.S. 2020 fire season has been intense so far, especially in California and Oregon. Assessing the spread of wildfires through mid-November shows it is comparable to the two most damaging fire seasons in recent memory. However, learning the cost of actual damages will take time.
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Raising the Floor for Everyone: Central Banking Beyond the Median
Adding to the Federal Reserve System’s recent efforts and responses to address economic inequality, the SF Fed is co-hosting Central Bank of the Future, which will explore the role of central banks in creating a more inclusive economy and financial system.
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6 Tips to Make the Most of Your Virtual Internship at the SF Fed
An internship is your opportunity to learn and practice new skills, experience a company’s culture, meet mentors, make friends, and maybe even land your first job. Former SF Fed GOLD (Growing Opportunity for Leadership and Diversity) interns and their managers share their recommendations for how you can succeed in the virtual internship environment.
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Help Shape the Future of the Community Reinvestment Act
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System recently issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on how we can modernize the regulations that implement the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). To ensure that the final proposal for modernizing the CRA meets community needs, the Board is seeking public comment. It’s time to make your voice heard.
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Paycheck Protection Program Affects Banking Trends in Q2
The Paycheck Protection Program drove a record level of loan, deposit, and asset growth for Twelfth District banks in Q2. This influenced the composition of banks’ balance sheets on both sides of the ledger and significantly altered key performance metrics.
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SF Fed’s Fintech Team Answers Questions About Inequity, Supervision, Career Opportunities, and Innovation
Members of the San Francisco Fed’s Fintech team answer questions about inequality and inclusion, supervision, career opportunities, and innovation in Fintech.
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COVID-19 Reveals Disparities in Household Financial Stress
A large share of households across the western United States suffered employment income losses during the pandemic, with racial and income divides compounding inequities. Here’s what happened in our District in Q2.
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Assessing the Accuracy of China’s Economic Rebound from COVID-19
While China’s economy plunged following the outbreak of COVID-19, official data report that it has rebounded sharply. The San Francisco Fed’s China Cyclical Activity Tracker confirms this, indicating modestly higher activity than China’s official data for the second quarter of 2020.
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COVID-19 Is a ‘Forcing Function’ for Remote Work—What It Means for Your Future Office
Which new norms of remote work will make it back into businesses after the pandemic? President Daly explored the question with a few experts, and here’s what we learned.
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Investing in the Future of Child Care: Building Workforce and Economic Resiliency
Access to affordable child care is crucial to parents’ ability to participate in the workforce, so we’re taking a deep dive into the challenges facing the child care market as well as the investments and partnerships needed to support child care providers.