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 Our President
Live Monday: Watch President Bostic's Remarks at the Farm Journal's Top Producer Summit
Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic will discuss the economic factors shaping monetary policy, their implications for agriculture, and more live Monday at 3:15 p.m. (ET).
In the Spotlight
Key Features of Atlanta Fed's New Website
Better navigation, performance, and accessibility while delivering the same reliable content and resources you expect.
Latest Work and Data
Geographic Inequality in Food Inflation
Using scanner data to measure food inflation across regions with different income levels, the authors find that poorer metropolitan statistical areas experience higher food inflation than richer ones do, partly because of higher retailer concentration in poorer areas.
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.
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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4.2
Updated: 02/02/2026 11:02am
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.
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Updated: 01/15/2026 8:13am
Measure of the wage growth of individuals. It is constructed using microdata from the Current Population Survey (CPS), and is the median percent change in the hourly wage of individuals observed 12 months apart.
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4.4
Updated: 01/09/2026 11:34am
The Jobs Calculator calculates the net employment change needed to achieve a target unemployment rate after a specified number of months. The user can adjust the target unemployment rate, the number of months, and the assumed labor force growth.
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Updated: 01/09/2026 12:00am
The Labor Report First Look offers a snapshot of current and historical employment data. We will update the First Look's data with each release of the Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which typically occurs on the first Friday of each month.
News and Events
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.
2026 Banking Outlook Conference: The Next Horizon in Banking
Our annual Banking Outlook Conference, sponsored by the Risk Analysis Unit of the Supervision and Regulation Division, provides an overview of banking conditions, risks, and issues expected over the next 12 months.
