May 25, 2017 | Survey

Maryland Survey of Business Activity

Maryland Firms Reported Generally Improved Conditions in May

May 25, 2017 | Survey

Carolinas Survey of Business Activity

Firms in the Carolinas Were Generally Upbeat in May

June 23, 2017 | Speech

Outlook for the U.S. Economy

Andy Bauer, a senior regional economist at the Baltimore branch of the Richmond Fed, offered his outlook on the economy to a group of financial service professionals in May 2017.

June 2, 2017 | Publication

What a Shrinking Federal Government Could Mean for the Fifth District

The Fifth District has a disproportionately high share of federal government employment and contract dollars, and could be more heavily affected by reductions than other comparable areas. 

May 9, 2017 | Publication

Why It Matters: Counting the Unauthorized Immigrant Population

It is generally stated, but somewhat disputed, that around 11 million unauthorized immigrants currently reside in the United States. Why is it important to know more about the size and characteristics of the unauthorized population? And what role should different levels of governments play in enforcing immigration laws?

June 19, 2017

National Economic Indicators

The latest data on the national economy gathered by the Richmond Fed

June 16, 2017

Hornstein-Kudlyak-Lange Non-Employment Index

Updated index provides an alternative to the standard unemployment rate

June 19, 2017 | Publication

Does the Fed Have a Financial Stability Mandate?

May 31, 2017 | Publication

Econ Focus, First Quarter 2017

Cover Story: The Missing Boomerang Buyers
Does it matter whether people who lost their homes during the foreclosure crisis come back to the housing market?

May 25, 2017 | Publication

Annual Report - 2016

Reviews economic conditions in the Fifth District during 2016 and includes the article "Understanding Urban Decline"

May 18, 2017 | Article

Real Rates and Consumption Smoothing in a Low Interest Rate Environment: The Case of Japan