Features
New Economic Perspectives Now Online
First quarter 2010 edition includes articles titled, "Interest Rates Following Financial Re-regulation," and "Measuring the Equilibrium Real Interest Rate." Read More
Controlling Risk in a Lightning-Speed Trading Environment
Most recent Chicago Fed Letter explains advantages and risks to high-frequency algorithmic trading.
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Auto Industry Downturn: Impact on Workers
On October 8–9, 2009, the Chicago Fed, along with the Cleveland Fed, Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, and the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, held a conference to address the ongoing adjustments of the automotive work force and its communities. This article summarizes one of the key conference panels. Read More
Recent News
Groundhog Day for Chicago's Economy?
In a recent blog posting, Chicago Fed Economist William Testa talks about Chicago's path of growth and development. Read More
Economic Activity Moved Lower in December
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was –0.61 in December, down from –0.39 in November. Read More
Midwest Manufacturing Output Decreased in December
The Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index (CFMMI) decreased 0.3% in December, to a seasonally adjusted level of 84.1. Read More
01/22/2010
Agricultural Trends and Paths Toward the Future
In recent Chicago Fed Letter, economist David Oppedahl examines issues shaping the future of Midwest agriculture, with a focus on public policy. Read More
01/13/2010
Forecast: Solid U.S. Economic Growth in 2010
Chicago Fed Letter summarizes the Economic Outlook Symposium's 2010 forecasts, including higher inflation and slightly lower unemployment. Read More
