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Consumption and the Great Recession
Economic Perspectives article addresses why the latest recession featured the most severe and persistent decline in aggregate consumption since WWII and why its recovery path has been so weak. Read More
Medicaid and the Elderly
In 2009, Medicaid spent over $75 billion on 5.3 million elderly beneficiaries. Economic Perspectives article describes the Medicaid rules for the elderly and discusses their economic implications. Read More
New Issue of Risk Perspectives Available
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's supervision group follows current and emerging risk trends. Recent issue of Risk Perspectives highlights risk monitoring in the Midwest. Read More
Community Development Financial Institutions Assist the Underserved
Profitwise News and Views Spotlight explains how Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are assisting with the implementation of several new policy initiatives designed to direct capital to the nation’s underserved communities, business and home owners. Read More
Recent News
Economic Growth in January Again Above Average
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was +0.22 in January, down from +0.54 in December. Read More
Midwest Farmland Values Show Biggest Annual Increase Since 1976
Latest AgLetter reports farmland values for 2011 increased 22 percent from the previous year in the Seventh Federal Reserve District. Read More
Is Intergenerational Economic Mobility Lower Now Than in the Past?
Understanding economic mobility and how prospects for today’s children may be affected by the recent economic downturn. Read More
Why Has Labor Force Participation Declined?
Chicago Fed Letter examines long-term patterns beyond the recession that help explain why the labor force participation rate is lower today. Read More
Financial Disclosures
In order to promote transparency and in response to media interest, the Federal Reserve Banks are making available financial disclosure forms and related documents filed by their current presidents with Federal Reserve Bank ethics officers. Read More
What are the Risks and Opportunities on the Horizon for Community Banking?
Chicago Fed Letter explores the direct and indirect effects of the Dodd–Frank Act on community banks and other related issues. Read More
Around the System
Is the Fed Audited?
Yes, the Board of Governors, the 12 Federal Reserve Banks, and the Federal Reserve System as a whole are all subject to several levels of audit and review.
Consumer Complaints and Information
If you have a problem with a bank or financial institution, contact the Federal Reserve for help.
