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The Southeast economy continued to gradually expand in late summer, even as contrasts persisted between the spending hab...
09/03/2026

The Southeast economy continued to gradually expand in late summer, even as contrasts persisted between the spending habits of cost-conscious consumers of modest means and those of more affluent households. Read more in the latest Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed: https://atlfed.org/3SM0mi3.

The application is now open for the Atlanta Fed's research analyst program! RAs get hands-on research experience with At...
09/03/2026

The application is now open for the Atlanta Fed's research analyst program! RAs get hands-on research experience with Atlanta Fed economists and develop their knowledge of economics, data analysis, and programming skills. They also participate in the policy process. The research analyst position is ideal for someone considering a PhD in economics or finance.

Find details and apply on our website: https://atlfed.org/3SltjBy.

09/02/2026

New Atlanta Fed analysis of earnings and childcare cost data reveals that childcare costs consume a large share of income for Georgia and Florida families with young children. This is especially true for single-earner families, families with multiple children, and workers in lower-wage occupations. Read: https://atlfed.org/4zPp0zf.

09/02/2026

Some consumers continue to tighten their belts, and as a result businesses are following suit, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed: https://atlfed.org/4zRLv6p.

The AI boom has seen stock market valuations rise sharply, raising concerns about a stock market bubble. The authors of ...
09/02/2026

The AI boom has seen stock market valuations rise sharply, raising concerns about a stock market bubble. The authors of this Policy Hub paper analyze potential factors contributing to downside risk to the stock market if investor sentiment turns decidedly more negative and drives down equity prices sharply, thereby posing downside risk to US aggregate consumption: https://atlfed.org/4xzOsXM.

As severe weather affects the Sixth District, we'd like to remind you that the Atlanta Fed is prepared to maintain essen...
09/01/2026

As severe weather affects the Sixth District, we'd like to remind you that the Atlanta Fed is prepared to maintain essential financial services and timely communication.

Read more about our contingency information in this letter: https://atlfed.org/4gx0nzB.

The Atlanta Fed recently hosted Leveling the Field: Investing in Atlanta’ s Next Generation, an event highlighting the r...
08/28/2026

The Atlanta Fed recently hosted Leveling the Field: Investing in Atlanta’ s Next Generation, an event highlighting the role of sports in strengthening youth development and economic mobility across the metro region.

Speakers explored how investing in young people builds a stronger, more resilient economic pipeline for the region and maximizes its economic potential. Panelists discussed practical ways for local organizations to connect with youth in low- to moderate-income communities—offering support, engagement, and meeting young people where they are.

Read more in the article here: https://atlfed.org/4qLh3qL.

Special thanks to William M. Rodgers of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Alexis Roe of the Atlanta Hawks, Kaseem Ladipo of Soccer in the Streets, Kelli Stewart of LEAD Center For Youth, and Malika Anderson from United Way of Greater Atlanta.

Everyone buys groceries, but some of us pay more than others. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atla...
08/27/2026

Everyone buys groceries, but some of us pay more than others. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into how food inflation varies among US cities: https://atlfed.org/3SZg6OT.

As financial pressures intensify, workers across the country—and in the Sixth District—describe a job market where oppor...
08/27/2026

As financial pressures intensify, workers across the country—and in the Sixth District—describe a job market where opportunities feel narrower and financial strain more acute. This article explores how low‑ and moderate‑income workers are navigating a shifting landscape marked by rising costs and an economy that increasingly demands resilience over advancement: https://atlfed.org/4wTvWIY.

The authors of this working paper examine trade financing through export credit agencies, a key tool of modern industria...
08/26/2026

The authors of this working paper examine trade financing through export credit agencies, a key tool of modern industrial policy. They find that even in advanced economies with developed financial markets, industrial policy that lowers financing constraints for exporters can raise output, improve capital allocation, and generate welfare gains: https://atlfed.org/4xYsGgc.

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