Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Fostering an Economy That Works for Everyone
The Federal Reserve serves as the nation's central bank, committed to promoting a sound financial system and healthy economy.Guided by a dual mandate from Congress, we strive to pursue price stability and maximum employment. Our broader mission is to strengthen the economy and our communities by fostering the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our nation’s monetary, financial, and payments systems.
The Latest from the President's Office
Chocolate Factories, Small Towns, and Monetary Policy: Blending Data with the Grassroots
In her latest essay, Atlanta Fed interim president and CEO Cheryl Venable writes that effective policymaking requires a balance of hard data and on-the-ground insights.
In the Spotlight
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement
The Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-3/4 to 4 percent.
Latest Work and Data
Does Improved Jobs Growth Signal a Labor Market Turnaround? It's Complicated.
This article discusses how Atlanta Fed economists attempt to better understand the complex, dynamic job market.
GDPNow
GDPNow forecasting model provides a "nowcast" of the official estimate prior to its release by estimating GDP growth using a methodology similar to the one used by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Recent Work
Stay updated with our most recent articles, publications, and more.
- Not Your Grandpa's Farm: High Tech Boosts Output, Stewards Resources
- The Wisdom of the Crowd? Firm Expectations, Disagreement, and Real GDP Forecast Accuracy
- Beige Book: GLP-1s Affecting Demand for Poultry, Alcohol
- How Many Households in the Southeast Are Low- to Moderate-Income?
- Measuring Maritime Disruptions: A Route-Based Index of US Import Exposure
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 10/28/2026 11:00am
The Survey of Business Uncertainty measures the one-year-ahead expectations and uncertainties that firms have about their own employment and sales.
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Updated: 10/27/2026 11:52am
This tool estimates the market-implied probabilities of various ranges for the three-month average fed funds rate.
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Updated: 10/21/2026 10:00am
The BIE survey was created to measure the year-ahead inflationary sentiments of businesses in the Sixth District. It also helps inform our view of the sources of cost changes and provides insight into the factors driving businesses' pricing decisions.
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Updated: 10/16/2026 1:41pm
This tool tracks the relative changes in home ownership affordability at a higher frequency and more granular level of geography than other current housing tools. It measures the ability of a median-income household to absorb the estimated annual costs associated with owning a median-priced home.
News and Events
Small Business Credit Survey
Respond to the Federal Reserve's Small Business Credit Survey today and contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others.
2026 Atlanta Fed Presidential Search
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is conducting a search for its next president and CEO. Here's what you need to know about the process.
