Supervision & Credit

New money-like products are constantly emerging. How could they impact the broader financial system?

Fed working paper introduces a framework for analyzing the potential risks of stablecoins and more

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New money-like products are constantly emerging. How could they impact the broader financial system?
Instant payments, instant impact?: Why speed matters
Why inflation tends to be higher in January

Supervision & Credit

New money-like products are constantly emerging. How could they impact the broader financial system?

Fed working paper introduces a framework for analyzing the potential risks of stablecoins and more

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The Boston Fed's Brian Clarke speaks about instant payments and economic opportunity on the Bank's Six Hundred Atlantic podcast. January, 13, 2026.

Payments Innovation

Instant payments, instant impact?: Why speed matters

Boston Fed expert says instant payments can help people avoid fees and expensive services

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Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Why inflation tends to be higher in January

New study finds three key reasons why inflation behaves differently at the start of the year

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Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins. February 6, 2022.

Susan M. Collins

Speeches, biography & more

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FedNow Service

Facilitating a new instant payment service

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Six Hundred Atlantic

Podcast of the Boston Fed

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Research Insights
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The U.S. Economy in a Changing Global Landscape

The Boston Fed's 69th economic conference explores the latest research

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Perspectives
The Boston Fed’s Dr. Susan M. Collins delivers remarks during her first speech as president and CEO of the Bank at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce special event.

Introductory Remarks at "Outlook 26: The New England Economic Forum"

Boston Fed President Susan M. Collins delivers opening remarks

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Boston Fed announces 2026 Board of Directors

Lizanne Kindler of KnitWell Group designated chair, Tim Sweeney of Liberty Mutual as deputy chair

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New England Focus
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New England Economic Conditions through January 13, 2026

New England’s inflation rate was lower than the U.S. rate in Dec. 2025, but higher than 2 percent

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