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In-depth articles offering insights from our experts’ research, public engagement, and events across the Twelfth District and the nation.

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April 27, 2021
The Supervision + Credit team’s quarterly First Glance 12L report shows that Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness boosted quarterly bank profits but eroded loan growth in 2020’s 4th quarter.
April 15, 2021
Using data on mobility from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Consumer Credit Panel/Equifax Data, we examined the moves of individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2002–2018 to better understand moving patterns by socioeconomic status. Here’s what we found.
March 24, 2021
In Zip Code Economies Season 1.5, SF Fed President Mary C. Daly reconnects with some of the most memorable people featured in the podcast’s first season. Watch the trailer.
March 23, 2021
What was the Fed’s March 2021 decision? And what does it mean for you? FOMC Rewind breaks it down.
March 19, 2021
SF Fed President Mary C. Daly’s statement about the recent violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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.

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