Regional Economic Conditions: General Business 2/24, 9-9:30am CT Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the January survey of businesses and learn about how they are dealing with current challenges. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LH3NmF

Updated research from our Research Director Andrea Raffo and co-authors: Integrating global “flight-to-safety” shocks into a standard macro model helps explain global economic patterns and resolve the “exchange rate puzzle.” https://bit.ly/4buV7u8

The Ninth District's economy is balancing ups and downs in these uncertain times. Our latest Beige Book recap video hits on hiring trends, policy change impacts, retail insights, immigration enforcement, and more. View the full report here: https://bit.ly/4qZytyJ

In a @nytimes.com article, President Kashkari reiterates the importance of Fed independence and shares his view on the path of interest rates. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4jFQLlS

LIVE NOW: President Kashkari is participating in a virtual town hall with the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Tune in to the livestream: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live

President Kashkari will be participating in a virtual town hall with the Wisconsin Bankers Association this morning 11-11:45am CT. This event will be livestreamed on our website: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live

Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG... www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

LIVE now: Regional Economic Conditions Conference. To start, President Kashkari will speak with Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel on energy sector challenges, followed by panels from across the Ninth District. View the livestream here: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9

We are hosting our ninth Regional Economic Conditions Conference today. President Kashkari will speak with Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel on energy sector challenges, plus panels from across the Ninth District. Tune in live 9am-12:05pm: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9

If you ever wondered how the fundamental tool of monetary policy, and that's open market operations, came to be, here's some history on central bank plumbing work.

Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO

Top 1% of U.S. households hold 35% of wealth and 22% of income. Meanwhile, relative wealth of younger Americans continues decline. In our new QR: Moritz Kuhn @mokuhn.bsky.social & José-Víctor Ríos-Rull have a comprehensive review of financial inequality post-COVID. https://bit.ly/3XPH7Df

Join the livestream now for reflections on Bill Spriggs’ contributions to economic policy. Institute Director Abigail Wozniak moderates with Neel Kashkari, Lawrence Mishel, Economic Policy Institute; William Rodgers III, Kasey Buckles, and Robynn Cox: https://bit.ly/3sRd0d9

Great chance right now to learn about and honor the contributions to economics by Dr. Bill Spriggs at #ASSA2026. Live conversation hosted by LERA and @minneapolisfed.bsky.social and includes our Institute Director Abbie Wozniak and Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari. minneapolisfed.org/live

LIVE NOW! Honoring Dr. William Spriggs at #ASSA2025: A panel on his lasting impact in labor economics & policy, featuring Neel Kashkari, Abigail Wozniak, Lawrence Mishel, Cecilia Conrad, William Rodgers III & Kasey Buckles. Livestream available here: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live

TODAY! Honoring Dr. William Spriggs at #ASSA2025: A panel on his lasting impact in labor economics & policy, featuring Neel Kashkari, Abigail Wozniak, Lawrence Mishel, Cecilia Conrad, William Rodgers III & Kasey Buckles. Tune in to view live 11:50am-12:50pm CT: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live

#ASSA2026 attendees, join the Institute, LERA & @neaecon.bsky.social#ASSA2026in celebrating the many contributions of Bill Spriggs to economics at two paper sessions plus luncheon plenary. Program committee Abigail Wozniak, Robynn Cox, Jesse Rothstein, and Omari Swinton. https://bit.ly/4pkJN7M

Rapid City, South Dakota is hundreds of miles from the nearest city of comparable size. Yet, it’s a destination for thousands of people from tourists to retirees. Why is that? @tuuyentran.bsky.social shares in his new article: https://bit.ly/45n5493

What was our #1 post for the year? The Broadening Excellence in Economics (BEE) initiative post! Our most popular content featured our interns, specifically the interns who participated in a new program in partnership with the University of MN. Learn about the BEE program https://bit.ly/48XRAl6

Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO

In our new Quarterly Review, Nobel laureate Tom Sargent (@nyu.edu) & Ziyue Yang (Australian National University) continue to explore the potential for AI to take on fundamental macro questions like Calvo's dilemma--while showing the continued essential role of economists. https://bit.ly/4im256g

Continuing with our Top 5 of 2025 post ⬇️ #2: Minneapolis Fed research One article that gained widespread attention was a research brief written by Senior Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social about taxes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4k1HpAV

A new article recaps insight from two of our advisory councils. The councils advise the Bank on economic conditions and conditions affecting community banks across the Ninth District. Read their recent insights: https://bit.ly/4auTGeO

Continuing with our Top 5 of 2025 post 👇 #3: Communication from President Kashkari In 2025, President Kashkari wrote several essays to share his thoughts on tariffs, inflation, and monetary policy. Read his most recent: https://bit.ly/46tmQqS

Rapid City’s growth is powered by three forces: tourism, retirees, and Ellsworth Air Force Base. Together, they create a small metro with big economic impact. @tuuyentran.bsky.social explains in a new article: https://bit.ly/45n5493

Rapid City, South Dakota is hundreds of miles from the nearest city of comparable size. Yet, it’s a destination for thousands of people from tourists to retirees. Why is that? @tuuyentran.bsky.social shares in his new article: https://bit.ly/45n5493

A new dataset made available on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s public website contains time-consistent balance sheets and income statements for commercial banks in the United States from 1959 to 2025. libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/12/a-ne...

Research, insights, and event information. Sign up today for the Economic Research Newsletter and receive a quarterly email with the latest from our Research Division. https://bit.ly/4cYJw3C

Right after the pandemic, a sizzling job market was drawing people off the sidelines. Today non-participants are once again taking up the job search. But this time, writes @jeffhorwich.bsky.social, the pressures and the prospects are much different. https://bit.ly/48THtxH

Congratulations to our K9 officer, Ren, who is retiring from service after six years with the Minneapolis Fed! We had a party to celebrate, and it was extremely well attended, as employees from throughout the Bank—as well as her former handlers—joined the festivities.

What would income inequality look like if households did not sort by income and instead were randomly relocated across neighborhoods? Income inequality growth between 1980 and 2010 would be ~1/3rd lower. Our article explains: https://bit.ly/3MdPHJH

How does the choice between marriage and cohabitation relate to children’s educational attainment and intergenerational mobility? New from @efiadamopoulou.bsky.social, @annehannusch.bsky.social, Karen Kopecky, and Tim Obermeier. https://bit.ly/4oWvrd6

Delays, cancellations, and intense competition are impacting the construction landscape. Read the latest insights on how firms in the Ninth District are navigating ongoing uncertainty in a new article by @erickgarcialuna.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4aNYFHv

Today's jobs data: Unemployment rate 📈to 4.6%, long-term unemployment remains elevated. Part of what's going on: Rising flows of people outside the labor force coming off the sidelines and entering unemployment. My latest @minneapolisfed.bsky.social ➡️ www.minneapolisfed.org/article/2025...

The Beveridge curve, which plots the relationship between job openings and unemployment, has shifted in ways that make it difficult to interpret labor market tightness. What might this mean for policymakers assessing inflation risks? https://bit.ly/3KI7YhM

Join us 1/9 for our 9th annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference. Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel will join President Kashkari to discuss energy sector trends, with panel discussions featuring voices from across the Ninth District. For full event info: https://bit.ly/3Mcm0IO

WATCH LIVE TODAY: Press conference with #FOMC Chair Powell at 2:30 p.m. ET: www.federalreserve.gov   www.youtube.com/federalreserve

Top 1% of U.S. households hold 35% of wealth and 22% of income. Meanwhile, relative wealth of younger Americans continues decline. In our new QR: Moritz Kuhn @mokuhn.bsky.social & José-Víctor Ríos-Rull have a comprehensive review of financial inequality post-COVID. https://bit.ly/3XPH7Df

Holiday hiring is taking a hit this year. Our Beige Book report shows a smaller bump in seasonal employment and a sluggish job market. Stay informed with our latest insights and check out our Beige Book video recap. Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/4rlbkaQ

Holiday hiring is taking a hit this year. Our #BeigeBook report shows a smaller bump in seasonal employment and a sluggish job market. Our recap video serves up more insights to our regional economy, preparing you for economic discussions around the holiday dinner table. https://bit.ly/4rlbkaQ

And if you’d like to watch my conversation with Casey Lozar, the Director of the Center for Indian Country Development, about how data shortcomings affect Tribal nations, citizens, and communities, you can do so here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jta5...

Last month I had the honor of giving the fireside keynote at the @minneapolisfed.bsky.social’s Center for Indian Country Development data summit. @camohrwriter.bsky.social has put out a great new article overviewing the summit and its takeaways for Indian Country:

Read about economic conditions in Reserve Bank Districts in the #BeigeBook: (1/2) www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypoli...

How harmful are #tariffs to welfare? The answer hinges on a key parameter: trade elasticity. Michael Waugh and @simonovska.bsky.social#tariffsrun canonical trade models on actual price data and find richer micro-foundations imply more harm from trade barriers. https://bit.ly/3LWi2nC #EconSky

Hey, #EconSky! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is here @usbls.bsky.social! bsky.app/profile/usbl...

Uncertainties and challenging market conditions have left apartment owners and operators largely feeling pessimistic about the future, according to interviews we conducted in Minnesota and the Sioux Falls area last summer—but some saw cause for hope. https://bit.ly/3WG6CGD

Two export-heavy economies, two different growth paths: Unlike Mexico, China industrialized as it opened up, evolved its export mix, and benefitted from structural advantages like a stronger financial system. More in our new QR from Xing Xu & @tkehoe.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/3V2Ac8A

Over nearly 4 decades, Bill Spriggs made significant contributions to labor economics, economic policy, & economics profession. At @assameeting.bsky.social, the Institute, LERA, and @neaecon.bsky.social are co-sponsoring sessions to honor and celebrate his many contributions. https://bit.ly/4pkJN7M

In 2010, there were 1.2 job postings requiring a college degree for every 1 posting that did not. By 2020, the ratio was 0.6. Our new article from senior writer @lisacamnermckay.bsky.social looks at how the labor market for college grads has changed: https://bit.ly/4mUUNaZ

Regional Economic Conditions: Construction December 12 9-9:30am CT Join Regional Outreach Director @erickgarcialuna.bsky.social to discuss results from the fall survey of construction firms across the Ninth District. Register here: https://bit.ly/49lgqxk