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Outbreaks and Occupational Risk

States with relatively more COVID-19 cases tend to have a workforce less likely to face unemployment.

COVID-19 and the St. Louis Fed

Read President Bullard's statement and our timely blog posts about what we're doing and how we're working.

St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard discussing monetary policy

COVID-19: Forecasting with Slow and Fast Data

Forecasting tools using slow data can lag behind current economic conditions. What about using fast data?

News & Publications

Are Americans Hoarding Cash, Too?

Depositors have little to fear: Federal deposit insurance created in response to the 1930s banking panics has long protected people’s funds.

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How the Impact of Social Distancing Ripples through the Economy

Social distancing directly hurts industries that rely on face-to-face contact. But the spillover effect is even affecting industries less dependent on such contact.

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COVID-19's Economic Effects on Poor and Emerging Markets

Large amounts of liquidity are needed to deal with the economic consequences of COVID-19. How can the increased demand for liquidity be covered in poor and emerging markets?

Housing Wealth Climbs for Hispanics and Blacks, Yet Racial Wealth Gaps Persist

Read why the past decade’s outsized gains in housing wealth among Hispanic and black families haven’t reduced longer-term racial wealth gaps.

COVID-19 and Financial Distress: Vulnerability to Infection and Death

Although COVID-19 initially spread faster in areas with low financial distress, evidence suggests that infections may spread most rapidly in highly financially distressed areas moving forward.

From The President

Speeches, Presentations and Commentary

Media Interviews

Research Papers

March 23, 2020

Expected US Macroeconomic Performance during the Pandemic Adjustment Period

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard recommends declaring a “National Pandemic Adjustment Period” and discusses three broad goals of macroeconomic policy during this period.

FRED® Economic Snapshot

Who We Are

Decentralized
by Design

The Federal Reserve is a central bank system that includes the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., and 12 independent regional Reserve banks.

This decentralized structure ensures that the economic conditions of all areas of the country are taken into account in the making of monetary policy.

Learn more about the importance of the Fed’s regional structure.

Our
Mission

The Federal Reserve promotes a healthy economy and financial stability by:

Pursuing maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates
Ensuring safety and soundness of the nation's banks and financial system and protecting consumer credit rights
Maintaining stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk
Providing services to depository institutions, the U.S. government and foreign official institutions

Learn more about what we do.

Our
Leadership

The St. Louis Fed is overseen by a board of nine independent directors who are familiar with economic and credit conditions in the Eighth District.

The Bank's president, first vice president and a team of officers manage the Bank's day-to-day operations. The Management Committee is the central policymaking body of the Bank.

Demystifying the Economy

Economic Education

Thought Leadership

Reaching Out and Convening

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Careers

Search for a job, and learn why so many people choose to work at the St. Louis Fed.

Center for Household Financial Stability

The Center aims to improve families’ financial stability through economic growth.

Economy Museum

The museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience that explains the economy, and your role, in a fun and interactive way.

In Plain English

Learn about the history of the Fed, how it operates and why it's central to the U.S. economy.

Dialogue with the Fed

Open to the general public, this popular evening lecture series addresses key economic issues of the day.

Regional Economist

This publication addresses the regional, national and international economic issues of the day.

Timely Topics

Economists and other experts talk about economics-related topics and issues specifically related to the Fed.

Economic Lowdown Podcasts

Using simple language, this series covers topics in economics, banking and monetary policy.

Women in Economics

This podcast highlights careers of women who have become prominent economists.

Central Banker

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FOMC Speak

This site is a repository of speeches, testimony, interviews and commentary by FOMC participants.

Federal Banking Regulations

This site tracks significant rules and guidance affecting depository institutions and their holding companies.