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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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Econ Focus

Dec. 15, 2025

Fourth Quarter 2025

In this issue: unpredictability faced by Virginia's small farmers, a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, Anton Korinek's advice on preparing society for AI, and more.

Thumbnail version of the third quarter Econ Focus issue of 2025.

May 12, 2025

Third Quarter 2025

In this issue: how tariff uncertainty may impact South Carolina, the evolution of payments fraud, the birth of modern finance, and more.

Thumbnail version of the first/second quarter Econ Focus issue of 2025.

April 16, 2025

First/Second Quarter 2025

In this issue: new interest in nuclear energy, community colleges in the criminal justice system, the quest for good economic data, and more.

Tim Sablik