Blog Posts

Although the labor market has been strong, the share of U.S. national income going to workers has dropped sharply compared with 20 years ago. Find out why with our quick video.

For some goods and services, prices change with economic growth while for others they don’t. Our research method makes the distinction to improve our understanding of inflation. Here’s what you need to know.

When and where do consumers use cash? How often do they reach for their debit or credit card? Check out our quick video for findings from the Federal Reserve’s recent study.

What’s coming up for fintech in 2020? Find out which trends our fintech analysts are monitoring in major financial technology sectors.

Did you know our Seattle branch used to be in downtown a couple blocks from the famous Pike Place Market? Here’s why we moved.

From boutique donuts to blues festivals, craft beers to a thriving food cart culture, Portland has an eclectic vibe and a bit of something for everyone. In a downtown office overlooking the Willamette River and Hawthorne Bridge, you’ll find our Portland branch. Here’s what we do.

We’re proud to recognize the 154 federally sworn officers and 44 civilian employees serving in the 12th District’s police services. Get to know more about what they do.

Every quarter, we look at the operating environment for banks in our District. The practice also helps shed light on issues affecting the performance of the Western U.S. economy. Here are some observations based on data from the third quarter of 2019.

Which issues important to banking in Asia and the Pacific Rim caught our readers’ eyes in 2019? Let’s take a look at the five most popular Pacific Exchange Blog posts from the year.

College application season is here. If you’re the first in your family to go to college, you’re joining a special community. Here are a few words of support and encouragement from a few of our own first gen graduates to you.