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We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.

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Economic Research
We conduct research to support policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and the Fifth District. We also inform the public through our data and economic analysis, publications, presentations and educational resources.

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We help ensure our financial system is operating safely and effectively, and we help support secure and efficient methods to transfer your funds through our financial system.
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We work with teachers, students and the public to enhance understanding of economics, personal finance and the Federal Reserve.

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Community Development
We work with community partners to identify and address economic challenges and opportunities in low- and moderate-income communities in the Fifth District.

November

Our Latest News & Research

Speeches and Presentations

Jeffrey Lacker, Bank President

Andy Bauer, Senior Regional Economist

Presentation: Economic Outlook
Media Interviews and Commentary
Bank President

Bloomberg: Fed Hawk Lacker Urges Higher Rates to Head Off Inflation
Charleston Gazette-Mail: Richmond Federal Bank Chief Says Fed Should Raise Interest Rates

Reuters: Fed’s Lacker Says He Would Have Dissented at September Meeting

Regional Economists

Baltimore Business Journal: Maryland Adds 3,400 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Ticks Down
Baltimore Sun: Economists See Mixed Signs in Maryland’s September Jobs Report
News & Observer, Charlotte Observer: NC Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 4.7%
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Daily Progress, Roanoke Times: Virginia’s Unemployment Rate up Slightly to 4 Percent in September

Jim Strader (804) 697-8956 (804) 332-0207 (mobile)