Econ Focus

Econ Focus is the economics magazine of the Richmond Fed.
The newest issue explores how tariffs might impact South Carolina, the evolution of payments fraud, and more.
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Conversations with business and community leaders can shed light on the economy when data lag.
From stolen checks to "deepfake" scams, fraudsters are costing businesses, banks, and individuals billions every year.
Featured Sections
In this issue: How tariff uncertainty may impact South Carolina, the evolution of payments fraud, the birth of modern finance, and more.
In this issue: new interest in nuclear energy, community colleges in the criminal justice system, the quest for good economic data, and more.
In this issue: philanthropy in rural areas; buy now, pay later plans; the Fed's dollar liquidity swap lines; and more.
In this issue: the state of retirement savings, the role of food banks, lending lessons from the 2023 bank crisis, and more.
In this issue: the outdoor recreation sector, the end of the student loan moratorium, the origin of the 2 percent inflation target, and more.
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