Surveys of Business Activity
Each month, we ask Fifth District business owners about recent changes in economic conditions and their expectations.
Data & Analysis
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Blog Post
State and Local Governments: Economic Shocks and Fiscal Challenges
October 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is forecast to negatively affect state and local government revenues. In the absence of sizable federal transfers, this is likely to disrupt spending on critical services — including education — in ways that may have long-lasting effects.
Regional Matters
These posts examine local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
Regional View
In this podcast, hear our economists' presentations on the national and regional economy and the Federal Reserve.
Reports and Economic Indicators
Beyond its surveys of business owners, the Richmond Fed tracks economic trends in the Fifth District and publishes its findings.
The CFO Survey
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.
National Economic Indicators
Updated weekly, this set of charts is used during policy discussions and meetings with our board of directors.
Non-Employment Index
This alternative to the unemployment rate provides a more comprehensive reading of labor market health.
Natural Rate of Interest
Updated quarterly, our estimated natural rate is a hypothetical interest rate that is consistent with economic and price stability.
