Blog Posts
In-depth articles offering insights from our experts’ research, public engagement, and events across the Twelfth District and the nation.
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March 17, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, many consumers have stockpiled cash along with hand sanitizer, disinfectant, and toilet paper. Cash remains popular with consumers, and many say they are holding onto more cash savings at home than before the pandemic began.
February 26, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted residential and commercial estate in vastly different ways. See how historically low-interest rates have factored into home sales and vacancy rates across the Twelfth District.
February 16, 2021
SF Fed bank examiners took an in-depth look at the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Community Reinvestment Act. From their webinar, we learn about the ANPR process and ways to modernize the CRA.
February 11, 2021
Though COVID-19 drove huge employment losses in early 2020, the 3rd quarter started to show signs of recovery. How are these gains seen across the District, and how do these losses affect income inequality going forward?
February 8, 2021
Small businesses in the Twelfth District are feeling the pain. See which sectors are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and which government programs are providing a lifeline.
February 5, 2021
What was the Fed’s January 2021 decision? And how does it affect you? FOMC Rewind breaks it down.
February 3, 2021
Using the latest data on social distancing behavior, weather, vaccinations, and confirmed COVID-19 cases per capita, our Economic Research team’s new data page forecasts changes in COVID-19 infection rates across U.S. counties. Economist Dan Wilson explains how this new tool uses recent statistics to help project future infection growth.
January 14, 2021
SF Fed fintech policy advisor Kaitlin Asrow reflects on the 2020 Central Bank of the Future Conference and lessons from the past year, sharing takeaways that may be helpful as we strive for a more inclusive and equitable future.
December 29, 2020
How does the Fed’s December 2020 decision affect you? FOMC Rewind breaks it down.
December 9, 2020
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the child care industry was undervalued. Now, child care centers are in danger of being closed for good. What can we do to support the child care market, which is essential for parents to participate in the workforce?