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Meridian Forges Its Future while Remaining Mindful of Its Past
December 17, 2024
Meridian, Mississippi, seeks to build a brighter future for its residents even as it grapples with the complex tapestry of its past. This Economy Matters article discusses the Queen City's multipronged efforts to position itself for the future.
Beige Book: Region's Economy Expands as Employment, Prices Hold Steady
December 04, 2024
Stable employment levels and steadying prices have contributed to regional economic expansion, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
Atlanta Fed President Visits Meridian to View Progress, Understand Challenges
December 03, 2024
As part of an effort to understand the regional economy, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic recently visited Meridian, Mississippi, to talk with leaders there. This Economy Matters article summarizes what he learned while in "the city on the move."
Regional Economy Cooling Slightly, Beige Book Shows
October 23, 2024
The southeastern economy lightly tapped the brakes in the past several weeks, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
Beige Book Reports Slowing Activity
September 04, 2024
Economic activity in the Southeast slowed a bit during the past several weeks, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
Entering the Second Half of 2024, REIN Takes the Economy’s Temperature
August 15, 2024
What are businesses saying about economic performance thus far in 2024? This Economy Matters article summarizes recent conversations with regional contacts to learn more about business leaders' observations.
Atlanta Fed President Visits Jacksonville to Discuss Healthcare
August 08, 2024
The healthcare sector has undergone seismic changes in recent years. Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic recently visited Jacksonville, Florida, to hear about them firsthand, and this Economy Matters article discusses those conversations.
Jacksonville Responds to Needs for Housing Supply, Affordability
July 17, 2024
What can be done to help residents of revitalizing neighborhoods stay in their homes? This Economy Matters article looks at how Jacksonville, Florida, is working to ensure an adequate supply of affordable housing that low- and middle-income households.
Beige Book: Economic Activity Mostly Unchanged
July 17, 2024
Economic activity across the Southeast was largely unchanged during late May and June compared to the previous six-week period, according to the Atlanta Fed’s new Beige Book report.
Savannah Manages Explosive Growth
July 10, 2024
Migrating businesses and individuals aren't all choosing to move to large cities. This Economy Matters article looks at how the "micropolitan" of Savannah, Georgia, is grappling with the effects of rapid economic growth on its population and resources.
Beige Book: Cautious Optimism in the Labor Market
May 29, 2024
Economic trends held steady in the Southeast with slow overall growth, easing price pressures, and optimism in the labor market, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
Beige Book Shows Modest Growth, Continued Easing of Price Pressures
April 17, 2024
Economic activity in the Southeast grew modestly over the past several weeks, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
"How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation about Financial Literacy and Economic Education
March 29, 2024
April is Financial Literacy Month, so in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Jackie Morgan of the Atlanta Fed's economic education team sits down to discuss efforts to further financial literacy throughout the region.
Beige Book: Tourism Roars On as Overall Activity Holds Steady
March 06, 2024
The new Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta depicts a robust travel and tourism sector while other economic sectors showed largely stable levels of activity.
Beige Book Finds Slow Growth, Steady Prices
January 17, 2024
Atlanta Fed contacts said the gap between labor supply and demand appeared to narrow and nonlabor cost increases slowed. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in a range of economic sectors including employment, housing, and energy.
Mobile Prepares Workforce for Seaport’s Future Expansion
January 09, 2024
Mobile civic leaders told Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic during his visit about the need for skilled workers to fill jobs at their expanding seaport. This Economy Matters article looks at plans for workforce development.
"We Take a Very Purposeful Approach": A Talk about Gathering Economic Intelligence
December 18, 2023
How is economic intelligence gathered, and how does it factor into monetary policymaking? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features two Atlanta Fed regional executives who discuss the process.
From No Man’s Land to Everyone’s Town: DeRidder, Louisiana
December 13, 2023
The town of DeRidder has an air of connectedness and welcome. Read Economy Matters to learn about this town's economic experiences as the Atlanta Fed continues to connect directly with people in small towns and rural areas in the Southeast.
2023 in Review: Regional Economy Sees Normalization in Demand
December 13, 2023
The Regional Economic Information Network (REIN) looks back at 2023 in this Economy Matters article. This year saw a robust economy and a continuation of many trends from 2022, though less severe as supply and demand moved closer together.
Beige Book: Tepid Growth, Eroding Pricing Power
November 29, 2023
The new Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta describes "tepid" economic growth in the Southeast from October through mid-November, but inflationary indicators continued to paint a mostly promising picture.
Region's Economy Growing Slowly, Beige Book Says
October 18, 2023
The Southeast economy grew slowly from mid-August through September as labor markets loosened and price pressures mostly stabilized, according to the new Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Beige Book: Southeast Utilities Don't Sweat Record Heat
September 06, 2023
This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on economic conditions in the Southeast in a range of sectors including energy, labor, banking, agriculture, real estate, and transportation.
Exploring How Workers, Small Businesses Navigate Post-Pandemic Economy
August 30, 2023
This Economy Matters article recaps a Fed Listens session with Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic and Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman. Two panels explored perspectives from small businesses, workers, and employers.
Recreational Tourism in the Southeast: Not Just for the Birds
August 17, 2023
The Southeast offers delights for the birds and birders, travelers and residents. Read Economy Matters to learn about some of the region’s many attractions.
Beige Book: Labor Market, Costs Continue to Cool
July 12, 2023
This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on economic conditions in the Southeast in a range of sectors including labor, banking, manufacturing, real estate, and transportation.
Housing Challenges Expand on Florida's Space Coast
June 27, 2023
Brevard County civic and business leaders discussed their area’s housing concerns with Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic during his recent visit to Florida’s Space Coast. This Economy Matters article looks at their challenges and potential solutions.
"It Can't Take the Place of Having a Conversation": A Discussion about Gathering Economic Intelligence
June 22, 2023
The Atlanta Fed constantly seeks information about the regional economy. In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Shari Bower of the Miami Branch and Anoop Mishra of the Birmingham Branch discuss their efforts and what they mean for policymaking.
Visit to Florida's Space Coast Highlights Growing Space Industry
June 20, 2023
Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic got a close look at the Florida Space Coast's economic resilience on a recent visit. This Economy Matters article looks at the industry fueling its resurgence.
Beige Book: Inflation Moderates but Some Consumers Still Feel the Sting
May 31, 2023
What are the Atlanta Fed's economic contacts saying about current conditions? This Economy Matters article summarizes the Beige Book's latest findings about key southeastern economic sectors including banking, transportation, housing, and hospitality.
Florida's Citrus Industry Faces an Uncertain Future
May 25, 2023
Many of Florida's once-lush citrus groves now lie barren, thanks to the double-whammy of storms and disease. Read Economy Matters to learn about the industry's history and possible future.
Resilience and Innovation in South Alabama
May 09, 2023
Brewton, Alabama, is home to residents and businesses who are finding innovative ways to support the town's economic success. Read this first article in a new Economy Matters' series featuring a first-person narrative about towns visited as part of the Atlanta Fed's outreach initiative.
Beige Book: Banking Conditions Steady
April 18, 2023
This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on economic conditions in the Southeast in a range of sectors including banking, employment, housing, and travel.
Beige Book: Housing, Child Care Continue to Constrain Labor Supply
March 08, 2023
Atlanta Fed contacts said employers reported some easing of labor shortages despite shortages of affordable housing and child care. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on economic conditions in the Southeast in a range of sectors including employment, housing, and travel.
Visit by Atlanta Fed's Bostic Energizes Leaders in Alabama County
March 03, 2023
A west central Alabama county may be on its way to refocusing its attention on health and human services. This Economy Matters article recounts its leaders' reaction to a visit led by Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic.
"Transparency Helps Us Earn the Trust of the American People": Discussing Outreach to the Public
February 09, 2023
Furthering the public's understanding of the Federal Reserve is a top goal of the Atlanta Fed. Regional outreach officer Mike Chriszt joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his efforts to clarify the Bank's role in monetary policymaking.
Chriszt's New Role Steps Up Atlanta Fed's Engagement in Small Towns, Rural Areas
February 09, 2023
Words like persistence and resilience come to mind in Mike Chriszt's visits to smaller cities and towns across the Sixth District. This Economy Matters article checks in with Chriszt as he takes on a new role as the Atlanta Fed's vice president of regional engagement.
Beige Book Brings Some Positive Signs on Inflation
January 18, 2023
Atlanta Fed contacts said the gap between labor supply and demand appeared to narrow and nonlabor cost increases slowed. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in a range of economic sectors including employment, housing, and energy.
Beige Book: Tepid Growth, Tough Times for Low-Income Households
November 30, 2022
Labor market conditions remained tight, but Atlanta Fed business contacts reported that pressures eased somewhat. This article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in a range of economic sectors including employment, housing, and energy.
Regional Economy Year in Review: 2022 from an Anecdotal Perspective
November 30, 2022
The Regional Economic Information Network (REIN) looks back at 2022. In many ways the year was a return to normalcy, but in other ways it was as much a roller coaster as the previous two.
"It's Important That We Are as Tuned In as Possible": A Conversation about Economic Information
November 08, 2022
The Atlanta Fed gathers firsthand economic information at the grassroots level from all over the Southeast. The conversation in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast talks to two Bank executives about how they gather information and how they use it.
Atlanta Fed Research Looks Into Pandemic-Era Aid to Workers
November 04, 2022
Federal assistance during the pandemic provided many vulnerable workers with an invaluable lifeline. But did the assistance have consequences for today’s labor force? This Economy Matters article looks at recent Atlanta Fed research into workforce trends.
Finding the Cool Factor: Atlanta Fed Officials Visit Tampa-St. Pete
October 19, 2022
Like many southeastern cities, Tampa-St. Petersburg is enjoying impressive successes even as it confronts stubborn challenges. This Economy Matters article looks at a recent visit by a group of Atlanta Fed staff to learn about their economies firsthand.
Beige Book: Worker Shortage Improving, Home Sales Falling
October 19, 2022
Wage pressures remain a concern for businesses, but Atlanta Fed contacts indicated that the pressure to raise wages has lessened somewhat. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in a range of economic sectors including employment, housing, and energy.
Beige Book Picks Up Mixed Signals from the Southeast Economy
September 08, 2022
Although the southeastern economy has expanded of late, regional business contacts nevertheless harbor concerns about a looming slowdown. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in a range of economic sectors including real estate, energy, and transportation.
2022 Hurricane Season Raises Storm Awareness, Emphasizes Preparedness
August 03, 2022
As the Southeast braces for the annual hurricane season, this Economy Matters article examines the heightened attention weather events receive and discusses steps some industries take to safeguard their businesses.
Beige Book: Activity Grows, but More Slowly
July 13, 2022
Despite some pronounced headwinds, economic growth continues—albeit more slowly. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in southeastern energy production, residential real estate, and more.
Inflation's Grip Tightens in the Southeast, but in Complicated Ways
June 21, 2022
To tame inflation, the factors behind it must first be understood. This Economy Matters article discusses Atlanta Fed efforts to talk to businesses to gain a grassroots understanding of the complex dynamics at work behind rising prices.
Beige Book: Growth Chugs On amid Signs of Inflation's Impact
June 01, 2022
Even as signs emerge that rising inflation is affecting consumer behavior, regional businesses describe modest growth. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book's latest findings on conditions in southeastern retailing, manufacturing, and more.
Rethinking of Supply Chains May Be At Hand
May 25, 2022
Over many years, the globally interconnected economy developed intricate—and, in hindsight, vulnerable—supply chains. This Economy Matters article looks at how some firms are revisiting their reliance on them.
Global Markets Affecting Southeast Energy Producers, Says Beige Book
April 20, 2022
Regional energy firms are finding that tempestuous events elsewhere in the world have an impact on business closer to home. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book’s latest findings on conditions in the southeastern energy sector and others.
Beige Book: Though Easing, Labor Shortages Persist
March 02, 2022
Employers are still struggling to hire enough workers, but their hiring difficulties have abated somewhat recently. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book’s latest findings on regional economic conditions.
Beige Book: Early Signs Show Omicron Not Hurting Southeast Economy
January 12, 2022
Southeastern business owners report that overall, the omicron variant isn’t setting back the regional economy. This Economy Matters article discusses the Beige Book’s latest findings on regional economic conditions.
Beige Book Contacts Expect Price Pressures to Ease in 2022
December 01, 2021
Even amid strain from a crimped supply chain, some of the Atlanta Fed’s business contacts expect price pressures to ease in 2022. This Economy Matters article discusses the latest Beige Book report on prices, labor, and other timely economic topics.
Southeast Ports Adapt in Response to Supply Chain Snarls
November 20, 2021
As the global supply chain seeks to untangle kinks, regional ports have been trying to facilitate the snarled trade. Economy Matters looks at how global supply chain woes are affecting southeastern ports and how ports are adapting in response.
Beige Book: Tight Labor Market Blunts Vax Mandates
October 21, 2021
This Economy MattersEconomy Matters article summarizes the latest Beige Book report to describe employers’ perspectives on the regional economy.
Communities of Color, Lower Income Most Vulnerable to Evictions, Research Shows
October 06, 2021
For millions of renters, the economic challenges that accompanied the pandemic have increased the threat of eviction. This Economy Matters article looks at how this possibility has affected people in the Southeast.
Beige Book: Constraints in Labor, Supply Chains Persist as Activity Expanded
September 09, 2021
Although regional business contacts expect labor market tightness to ease, they don't expect it to happen for another six to nine months. This Economy Matters article looks at these insights about regional economic conditions, and others, gathered for the latest Beige Book report.
Have Workers Decided Money Matters Less Than It Used to?
August 17, 2021
They say money talks, but does it speak more softly to workers in today's job market? This Economy Matters article summarizes recent conversations with regional contacts to learn more about business leaders’ observations.
Though Easing, COVID Still Exerts Force on Region's Economy
July 15, 2021
Although regional business contacts expect labor market tightness to ease, they don't expect it to happen for another six to nine months. This Economy Matters article looks at these insights about regional economic conditions, and others, gathered for the latest Beige Book report.
Beige Book Contacts Figure Labor Shortages Will Improve by Fall
June 04, 2021
Although some employers face challenges hiring workers, most expect the tight labor market to loosen by fall. This Economy Matters article looks at this and offers other economic observations drawn from the latest Beige Book report on economic conditions in the region.
Echoing Pre-COVID Times, Beige Book Returns to Describing Modest Growth
April 14, 2021
Is the coronavirus finally loosening its grip on the regional economy? This Economy Matters article discusses the latest Beige Book report on economic conditions in the region.
Among Atlanta Fed Contacts, Optimism Takes Root a Year into Pandemic
April 07, 2021
After a tumultuous year of pandemic retrenchment, regional business contacts feel they might be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This Economy Matters article summarizes recent conversations to learn more about what business leaders are seeing.
Beige Book Finds Small Uptick in Labor Market
March 03, 2021
The pandemic hammered the job market historically hard, but employers have begun hiring again as the economy continues to revive. This Economy Matters article discusses the latest Beige Book report on economic conditions in the region.
Atlanta Fed Contacts: Economy Needs a Literal Shot in the Arm
February 05, 2021
Business contacts believe that a return to economic normalcy hinges on a successful nationwide vaccination effort. This Economy Matters article summarizes recent conversations to allow a glimpse of what regional business leaders are thinking.
Beige Book Finds Scattered Bright Spots amid Pandemic Economy
January 14, 2021
Although the pandemic continues to shape the regional economy, the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book finds occasional glimmers. This Economy Matters article provides a snapshot of the discussions of the southeastern economy.
COVID-19 Exacerbating Region’s Food Insecurity
December 17, 2020
For those who lack access to enough food, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an especially acute daily threat. This Economy Matters article looks at how food insecurity affects the Southeast and how some organizations are combating it.
Beige Book Reveals Gradual Improvements, Ongoing Difficulties
December 02, 2020
The pandemic continues to reverberate across the region’s economy, leaving virtually no sector untouched. Economy Matters provides a snapshot of the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book discussions of the southeastern economy.
Beige Book Finds Slow Improvement but an Economy Still Lagging
October 22, 2020
The regional economy is improving, but the twin pincers of COVID and hurricane damage restrain progress, according to the new Beige Book. Economy Matters looks at a halting recovery that wasn’t helped by hurricanes hitting the Southeast.
Atlanta Fed Interviews Reveal Divergent Recovery Paths
September 24, 2020
How do the Atlanta Fed's regional business contacts describe the current economic landscape? This Economy Matters article summarizes recent conversations to provide a timely snapshot of employment, real estate, and more.
Beige Book: Pandemic Continues to Shape Southeast Economy
September 02, 2020
The pandemic continues to reverberate across the region’s economy, leaving virtually no sector untouched. Economy Matters provides a snapshot of the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book discussions of the southeastern economy.
Beige Book Reflects Ongoing Pandemic-Related Difficulty
July 15, 2020
Every sector of the economy is feeling the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Economy Matters summarizes the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book discussions of the impact on the southeastern economy.
Atlanta Fed Contacts: Recovery Emerging, but So Is Much Uncertainty
July 08, 2020
When COVID-19 struck, southeastern businesses found themselves adjusting to a suddenly and profoundly altered environment. This Economy Matters article looks at how they’re coping and how they see the near future.
Over a Century of Ups and Downs, Louisiana Remains Tied to Energy
June 18, 2020
A mainstay of Louisiana's economy for decades, oil and gas production is encountering a number of powerful forces that are reshaping it. This Economy Matters article looks at the landscape around energy—onshore and off—and how it is adapting to new realities.
Beige Book Details Widespread Economic Damage
May 27, 2020
Every sector of the economy is feeling the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Economy Matters summarizes the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book discussions of the impact on the southeastern economy.
Beige Book: Economic Outlook Worsens as Coronavirus Forces Layoffs, Furloughs
April 15, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has suddenly dimmed economic conditions in the Southeast. Economy Matters summarizes the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report on southeastern business conditions and economic perspectives.
Beige Book: Overall Activity Expands, but Coronavirus Concerns Weigh
March 05, 2020
Although the region's economy is growing modestly, businesses are watching the coronavirus outbreak closely to assess its risk. Economy Matters summarizes the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book report on southeastern business conditions and economic perspectives.
Beige Book: Manufacturing Slows as Overall Activity Expands
January 21, 2020
Despite some slowdown in manufacturing, regional contacts describe an overall expanding economy. Economy Matters summarizes southeastern business conditions and perspectives on the regional economy.
Beige Book Shows Modest Growth, Some Concerns
November 29, 2019
The newest Beige Book indicates growth in some sectors and areas of concern in others. Economy Matters summarizes southeastern business conditions and perspectives on the regional economy.
Amid Modest Expansion, Wages Rising for Lower-Skilled Workers
October 16, 2019
The newest Beige Book indicates wage increases for lower-skill workers. Economy Matters summarizes this finding and describes other regional economic observations.
Beige Book: Economic Softening
September 04, 2019
The newest Beige Book depicts a southeastern economy with some signs of moderating activity. Economy Matters summarizes the latest findings.
Beige Book: Tourism Better Than Expected
July 17, 2019
In the spring, falling mortgage rates bumped residential home sales and the summer season brought more visitors to Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana than were expected. Read Economy Matters for more highlights of economic conditions in the Southeast.
Beige Book: Tight Labor Market Crimps Hiring, Boosts Training
June 05, 2019
The newest Beige Book shows employers continuing to grapple with the effects of a historically tight job market. Economy Matters summarizes this finding and describes other regional economic observations.
More Than Just Music City: Nashville Cultivates Diverse Economy
May 02, 2019
Many people think of Nashville simply as the capital of country music. But Economy Matters notes that its vibrant economy, low unemployment, and robust employment mix put the city's growth among the region's most impressive.
Beige Book: Employers Note Ongoing Labor Market Tightness
April 18, 2019
The newest Beige Book indicates that existing home sales in a number of southeastern markets strengthened early this year, helped by a slowing increase in mortgage interest rates. Economy Matters summarizes this finding and others.
Beige Book: Employers Continue Quest for Employees
March 12, 2019
The newest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve discusses some of the challenges employers face in an environment of full employment, with some firms taking new steps to attract a quality labor force. Economy Matters summarizes the latest findings.
Southeastern Homebuilders Encounter Array of Headwinds
January 30, 2019
Though the housing crisis is over, regional builders are grappling with multiple challenges that affect housing costs. Economy Matters examines the landscape that homebuilders are navigating.
Beige Book: Small Firms Face Challenges to Find Workers
January 16, 2019
The newest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve paints a largely positive portrait of economic growth, though it notes that small firms are encountering challenges finding employees. Economy Matters summarizes the latest findings.
Household Debt and Net Worth: A Story in Charts
January 10, 2019
Between cars, homes, and credit cards, U.S. households owe more than ever, but household net worth is also at an all-time high. Economy Matters views some recent trends in household debt in the Southeast.
Beige Book: Pay Raises at Major National Firms Seen across the Southeast
December 06, 2018
The newest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve shows continued moderate economic growth, with some firms boosting the pay of lower-wage workers in a bid to attract and retain employees. Economy Matters summarizes the latest findings.
Regional Contacts: Firms Report Rising Costs
October 24, 2018
Atlanta Fed business contacts are reporting rising nonlabor costs. Read more highlights from the Beige Book's report on the southeastern economy in Economy Matters.
Beige Book: Firms Struggling to Find Hourly Workers
September 12, 2018
Atlanta Fed business contacts report challenges in finding enough hourly workers to meet their needs. Read more highlights from the Beige Book's report on the southeastern economy in Economy Matters.
Regional Contacts Cite Difficulty in Finding Skilled Labor
July 19, 2018
Atlanta Fed business contacts report challenges in recruiting skilled workers. Read more highlights from the Beige Book's report on the southeastern economy in Economy Matters.
Beige Book Finds Trade Policy Concerns, Creative Recruiting
May 31, 2018
Atlanta Fed business contacts said their recruiting and retention efforts were much more aggressive and creative than they were a year ago. Read more highlights from the Beige Book's report on the southeastern economy in Economy Matters.
Beige Book: Good Times for Truck Drivers
April 18, 2018
The transportation sector reported that, to retain employees, they were offering drivers bonuses and wage increases. Economy Matters highlights the Beige Book report of economic conditions in the Southeast.
Beige Book Notes Price Pressure
March 07, 2018
Inflation might be ticking up, according to the Beige Book released on March 7. Read more about what the Beige Book has to say about the southeastern economy in Economy Matters.
Atlanta Fed Chief Visits a Nashville on the Rise
February 23, 2018
Visiting Nashville for the first time as president of the Atlanta Fed, Raphael Bostic encountered a city experiencing impressive growth—as well as the challenges that accompany it. Economy Matters summarizes his time in Music City.
Increased Hiring? So Says the Beige Book
January 17, 2018
Most employers expect to add staff this year, according to the Beige Book released on January 17. Read more about what the Beige Book has to say about the southeastern economy in Economy Matters.
Beige Book: Growth Expected, but Irma's Effects Linger
November 30, 2017
Southeastern businesses continued to bounce back from severe weather events, and retail sales continue growing. Economy Matters summarizes observations from the recent release of the Beige Book.
Beige Book Finds Hurricane Setbacks but Continued Optimism
October 18, 2017
According to southeastern business contacts, Hurricane Irma had varied effects, though it is too soon to gauge the extent. This Economy Matters article summarizes the latest Beige Book.
Beige Book: Labor Scarce
September 06, 2017
Southeastern firms have reported that they are giving workers flexible work hours and locations, more vacation time, and other nonwage benefits. This Economy Matters article summarizes the most recent Beige Book.
Beige Book: Firms Expand Training Programs
July 13, 2017
Firms continue to work on attracting and retaining talent, many of them partnering with schools, military bases, and workforce development agencies. Read about economic conditions in the Southeast in this Economy Matters summary of the latest Beige Book.
Beige Book: Labor Market Tightness Reaching Entry-Level Jobs
June 02, 2017
Atlanta Fed business contacts have a mostly positive outlook on economic growth in the region. Economy Matters summarizes the part of the Beige Book reporting on economic conditions in the Southeast.
Inside the Class and Out, the Atlanta Fed Furthers Economic Education
April 28, 2017
Fostering an improved understanding of economics and personal finance is one of the Atlanta Fed's goals, and the Bank offers an array of tools to educate students and equip teachers. Economy Matters opens a door on our various classrooms.
Birmingham: A Powerful History Forged from Iron
April 26, 2017
With its rare mineral wealth, Alabama's largest city once seemed poised to become the Southeast's manufacturing center, but events played out differently. Economy Matters traces Birmingham's evolution from steel town to a diverse modern economy.
Beige Book Finds Optimism, Ongoing Hiring Challenges
April 19, 2017
Economy Matters article offers highlights of the Atlanta Fed’s portion of the Beige Book.
Ports and the Southeast: Delivering the Goods
March 23, 2017
Southeastern ports have played a key role in commerce for centuries, and the globally interconnected economy has made ports central to smoothly functioning trade. Economy Matters takes you on a tour of nine of the region's biggest ports.
Beige Book Reports Growing Workforce Development Efforts
March 01, 2017
Some southeastern business contacts are facing challenges finding qualified workers. Read Beige Book highlights in Economy Matters.
Employer Perspectives on Southeast Labor Market Conditions
February 09, 2017
Employers across the Southeast report that they plan to increase staffing levels. That's one finding of a recent Atlanta Fed poll of southeastern business contacts. This article shows poll results in a series of charts.
Southeast's Airports Affected by Cutbacks but Get Boost from Discount Airlines
January 24, 2017
As airports in smaller communities in the Southeast lose commercial flights, many are implementing distinctive strategies to attract customers. Economy Matters discusses some of these strategies.
Beige Book: Some Employers Pickier, Others Less So
January 18, 2017
Some Southeast employers are having trouble filling positions. Economy Matters summarizes the latest Beige Book.
Tending to the Farm, Part 3: Technology Reshapes Agriculture
January 12, 2017
The image of the farmer tending his crops is iconic, but the reality is that sweeping technological innovations have brought profound change to agriculture. The third and final part of the Economy Matters series on southeastern agriculture examines how tech has revolutionized farming.
New Video Shows How Atlanta Fed Goes to the Grassroots
January 05, 2017
The Atlanta Fed gathers and analyzes practical economic information that informs the Fed's monetary policymaking. This Economy Matters article summarizes a new video profiling the Atlanta Fed's business and community outreach program.
Beige Book Mostly Upbeat
November 30, 2016
Atlanta Fed tourism and hospitality contacts indicated strong occupancy since the last Beige Book release from the Federal Reserve. Read highlights of the Beige Book's report on the southeastern economy.
Commercial Real Estate Leads Modest Economic Growth
September 07, 2016
The job market is tightening in the Southeast, and is characterized by challenges finding highly skilled workers in some areas. Economy Matters summarizes the Beige Book report on the southeastern economy.