A word on potential inflation, women and employment during the pandemic, COVID-19 containment measures and more
Charles S. Gascon, Jesse LaBelle
Although the 2020 recession was likely the deepest in recorded history, state revenue losses have not been as severe as in past recessions.
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard discusses potential reasons U.S. inflation could move somewhat higher over the next year or so.
Alexander Monge-Naranjo, Qiuhan Sun
Despite gains in highly skilled jobs over the years, women experienced a higher unemployment rate than men during the 2020 recession.
First-time college enrollment declined significantly in 2020—a stark contrast with what traditionally happens during recessions.
Matthew Famiglietti, Fernando Leibovici
While COVID-19-related restrictions in 2020 spurred short-term rises in unemployment, states with stricter measures saw faster labor market recoveries.
Federal Reserve policymakers and private-sector forecasters expect strong GDP growth and further declines in the unemployment rate in 2021.
Black-owned banks have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their communities and could play a vital role in equitable economic recovery.
Hannah Rubinton, Maggie Isaacson
Data from 1990 and 2018 show the effect birthplace may have on educational attainment, inside and outside the Federal Reserve’s Eighth District.
New estimates of real gross domestic product for U.S. counties and metropolitan statistical areas show growth disparities in 2019.
Drew Dahl, Michelle Franke, James Fuchs
When local bank branches close, customers may have to travel longer distances for financial services, which is more often the case in rural areas.
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