Community Development

‘Capital absorption’ is big in economic development. But what is it?

Boston Fed event offers advice, resources on how to move hard-won funding where it’s needed

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‘Capital absorption’ is big in economic development. But what is it?
Recruiting firm led by Boston Fed advisory council member aims to connect talent to opportunity
Is inflation transitory or persistent?

Community Development

‘Capital absorption’ is big in economic development. But what is it?

Boston Fed event offers advice, resources on how to move hard-won funding where it’s needed

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Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Is inflation transitory or persistent?

The frequency of price changes may reveal the type of inflation

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Office of the President
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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Why Has Consumer Spending Remained So Resilient?

A new study uses 10-year credit card data to assess economic resiliency trends

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Perspectives
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The Beige Book – First District

Outlook mixed as economic activity edges up; consumer spending flat, tariff uncertainty persists

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Engage With Us
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In the news: Recent media coverage

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New England Focus
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Boston Fed president travels Maine coast to hear about economic concerns, innovations

Visit covers issues from child care access to startup assistance

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