Blog Posts

Companies are having a hard time finding workers, but past experience suggests this won’t persist. SF Fed President Mary Daly shares that people want to work, so there’s no reason to expect them to stay on the sidelines permanently.

What was the Fed’s July 2021 decision? And how does it affect you? FOMC Rewind breaks it down.

The Supervision + Credit team’s quarterly First Glance 12L report shows that housing inventory became exceptionally tight in 2021’s first quarter, leading to slower sales, but higher home prices.

What changes are in store for the workplace in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? Business leaders from across our District’s nine western states plan to prioritize worker needs and safety when deciding how to move forward, according to our New Future of Work survey.

What was the Fed’s June 2021 decision? And what does it mean for you? FOMC Rewind breaks it down.

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the economy last spring, inflation fell dramatically. One year later, the opposite is occurring with inflation surpassing 3%. Health care and used cars are the main drivers for the recent spike in prices and their increases are expected to be short-lived.

The debate over data collection and use in the United States continues amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic recovery. How can we create products and services that are effective while also minimizing data-related risks such as breach and misuse? Fintech Policy Advisor Kaitlin Asrow discusses the potential and challenges of PETs.

Heightened demand and associated supply bottlenecks related to business disruptions during the pandemic have pushed up prices for some products. Goods prices have been the most directly affected, but they represent a smaller share of total U.S. consumer spending than services, mitigating the overall inflation risk.

COVID-19 disrupted all aspects of life, leading to steep declines in labor force participation across genders, races, and ethnic groups. Mothers experienced sharper and longer-lasting declines than fathers, and participation rates for Black mothers and Hispanic mothers were among the most affected.

How does the Fed’s April decision affect you? FOMC Rewind breaks it down.