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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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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 community partners to identify and address economic challenges and opportunities in low- and moderate-income communities in the Fifth District.

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Aug. 2, 2021

Richmond Fed Research Examines Whether Large Firms Can Drive Business Cycles

July 14, 2021

Beige Book

July 14, 2021

CFOs Remain Optimistic Despite Concerns About Cost Pressures, Labor Availability

CFOs and other financial decision-makers continue to be optimistic about U.S. economic prospects for 2021, according to the results of The CFO Survey, a collaboration of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. However, when asked about their key concerns, labor availability and cost pressures rose to the top.