These posts examine local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
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September 5, 2024
The pace of hiring has recently slowed in Virginia, but month-over-month growth in the state continues to outpace the national rate, reversing much of the trend of slower growth seen in the post-COVID-19 expansion.
Each month, we ask Fifth District business owners about recent changes in economic conditions and their expectations.
Beyond its surveys of business owners, the Richmond Fed tracks economic trends in the Fifth District and publishes its findings.
This series of interactive maps showcases differences in demographic and economic indicators across the rural-urban landscape of the Fifth District.
Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta conduct this quarterly survey to gather insights from financial decision makers on their outlook.
Our Macro Minute blog explores the numbers behind the headlines on the national economy.
Updated weekly, this set of charts is used during policy discussions and meetings with our board of directors.
This alternative to the unemployment rate provides a more comprehensive reading of labor market health.
