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Boston Fed welcomes 10 new members to its external advisory councils

Councils offer Bank on-the-ground insights that inform its work to support the regional economy

Boston Fed welcomes 10 new members to its external advisory councils

From teller and janitor to chair, Eastern Bank’s Rivers prioritizes community banking mindset

How do rising interest rates impact credit card spending?

Boston Fed welcomes 10 new members to its external advisory councils

Councils offer Bank on-the-ground insights that inform its work to support the regional economy

In the Region

From teller and janitor to chair, Eastern Bank’s Rivers prioritizes community banking mindset

Rivers represents New England on the Federal Reserve’s Federal Advisory Council

Two people complete a credit card transaction in a retail setting. Dec2, 2022.

Monetary Policy & Economic Research

How do rising interest rates impact credit card spending?

A 1 percentage point increase in APR leads to an 8.7% drop in credit card spending on average

A vibrant economy that works for all

Office of the President

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

Susan M. Collins

Speeches, biography & more

FedNow Service

Facilitating a new instant payment service

A background for the Six Hundred Atlantic Podcast.

Six Hundred Atlantic

Podcast of the Boston Fed

Highlights

Research Insights

Photo of Pinghui Wu, on the Six Hundred Atlantic podcast.

Is college worth it? Research indicates the answer is yes, but there’s nuance

Boston Fed expert discusses link between higher ed and higher wages

Susan M. Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer, gives closing remarks at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's 69th Economic Conference.

Observations on the Economic Outlook, and Small Business

Collins delivers keynote at Outlook 2026 hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber

2025 Financial Statements

The Boston Fed is pleased to share its 2025 consolidated financial statements

New England Focus

Photo of Littleton, New Hampshire.

The Beige Book - First District

Economic activity flat amid slight drop in employment, minimal wage growth, small rise in prices