Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond The Richmond Fed serves the Fifth Federal Reserve District, comprising the District of Columbia, Mar

This is the official page of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The Richmond Fed serves the Fifth Federal Reserve District, comprising the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and most of West Virginia. As part of the nation's central bank, we're one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that work together with the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors to stre

ngthen the economy and our communities. We manage the nation's money supply to keep inflation low and help the economy grow. We also supervise and regulate financial institutions to help safeguard our nation's financial system and protect the integrity and efficiency of our payments system.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Cohort of the Community Investment Training program, a 16-week opportunity offere...
06/10/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Cohort of the Community Investment Training program, a 16-week opportunity offered through the Richmond Fed’s Rural Investment Collaborative.

The program aims to help community leaders across the Fifth District develop investment-ready community and economic projects in their communities. Using a curriculum provided by Invest Appalachia, participants learn how to cultivate effective partnerships within their communities, hone their funding pitches and more.

Participants who complete the training will receive a mini grant funded through the Collaborative’s philanthropic partner organizations to further develop their proposals and to support activation of their projects. (Link in comments.)

The time has come! Registration for the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference is officially open! This year’s theme...
06/09/2026

The time has come! Registration for the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference is officially open! This year’s theme, “The Strength of Rural Places,” highlights the people, institutions and local strategies that power rural economies and sustain long-term prosperity.

This year’s sessions will include topics around:
• Small business development
• Financial inclusion
• Economic development
• Workforce pathways
• Community investment
• And more!

Proving there is strength in numbers, new this year: we are partnering with our Federal Reserve System partners and Rural LISC in a new conference location - Asheville, North Carolina.

Early bird registration is available through July 7, 2026. Learn more about the conference and register here: https://bit.ly/49J8bun

We hope to see you in Asheville this fall!

06/08/2026

Understanding the economy is more than data. It's also about understanding the experiences of people.

Talking with business and community leaders across the Fifth District gives the Richmond Fed real-time insights into the region's economy—uncovering emerging trends that economic data sometimes miss and adding context and color to the economic opportunities and challenges facing local residents.

In our latest episode of Going Up, Suzanne Holland shares how economic sensing captures these important on-the-ground perspectives to help inform monetary policy decisions.

How is the economy evolving across the Carolinas, and what can we expect in the months ahead? Join us on July 7 for a fr...
06/04/2026

How is the economy evolving across the Carolinas, and what can we expect in the months ahead?

Join us on July 7 for a fresh look at regional growth patterns, workforce dynamics, and industry shifts during this installment of District Dialogues. Attend in person at the Richmond Fed’s Charlotte Branch or join us virtually (link in comments).

Why hasn’t the natural business cycle ebbed and flowed at the rate it has historically — and why has unemployment remain...
06/03/2026

Why hasn’t the natural business cycle ebbed and flowed at the rate it has historically — and why has unemployment remained at a historically low level despite rising gradually since 2023? Do these unusual patterns reveal something about how the U.S. economy is evolving?

These are the questions Richmond Fed economist Claudia Macaluso explores in a recent episode of Speaking of the Economy, where she breaks down what makes this cycle so unusual — and why it matters. https://bit.ly/4d7GxIl

Meet our interns! At the Richmond Fed, students join us each summer to help support our mission of strengthening the eco...
06/02/2026

Meet our interns!

At the Richmond Fed, students join us each summer to help support our mission of strengthening the economy and our communities in the Fifth District. From exploring policy to gaining workforce experience, they bring fresh ideas and big energy to our teams.

Stay tuned for more introductions!

On June 4, attend the next Connecting Communities webinar that will share the major findings from the annual Survey of H...
06/01/2026

On June 4, attend the next Connecting Communities webinar that will share the major findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which were released in May 2026.

The SHED survey is one of the Federal Reserve Board’s key tools for understanding the financial circumstances of low-income families and understanding potential risks to their financial health. In this webinar, economists from the Board will discuss trends in family finances, employment, and financial risks experienced by US adults.

Register now to join us! https://bit.ly/4usY5FN

Welcome the 2026 interns! Our Bank is proud to host interns from colleges and universities across the country who bring ...
05/29/2026

Welcome the 2026 interns! Our Bank is proud to host interns from colleges and universities across the country who bring their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to a variety of departments ranging from information security to communications.

Each summer, interns build workforce experience through professional development, mentoring, networking and hands-on projects, while supporting the Richmond Fed's public service mission through a service activity.

Recently, Richmond Fed colleagues teamed up with Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, where they got hands-on exp...
05/27/2026

Recently, Richmond Fed colleagues teamed up with Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, where they got hands-on experience helping install flooring for a future homeowner. It was a chance to learn new skills, connect with each other, and support work that creates lasting impact in our communities.

Giving back is an important part of who we are. Whether through Bank-sponsored initiatives or personal passions, we encourage employees to support their communities. Each employee receives 16 hours of paid volunteer leave to support causes that matter to them.

Did you know the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is home to Currency Technology and Support — the team that works with ...
05/27/2026

Did you know the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is home to Currency Technology and Support — the team that works with Cash Services to ensure the cash you take out at an ATM, for example, isn’t worn, torn or counterfeit?

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