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 Our President
Farewell to the Best Job I've Ever Had
In his last quarterly message as Atlanta Fed president and CEO, Raphael Bostic bids farewell to the people of the Sixth Federal Reserve District.
In the Spotlight
Making Their Voices Heard: Citizens Describe Next Atlanta Fed President
With the Atlanta Fed's presidential searches underway, the Bank is holding a series of listening sessions across the Southeast to augment and inform its efforts. This article describes some of those meetings and the commentary gathered.
Latest Work and Data
Beige Book: Regional Economy Grows, Albeit Modestly
Regional economic growth was tepid overall, with pockets of modest growth, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
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.
- Raphael Bostic Speaks with Kai Ryssdal
- Understanding the Fed: Five Things You Should Know About Payment Systems
- Bank Security Act (BSA) Report for 2024 Finds Drop in Value of Ransomware Payments
- Watch President Bostic's Remarks at Birmingham Business Journal Event
- Financial Health in Louisiana: Atlanta Fed Event Yields New Insights
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:57am
This tool illustrates the dynamic relationship between employment growth, the unemployment rate, and GDP growth. Users can explore "what if" questions about labor market variables and GDP.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:57am
The Labor Market Distributions Spider Chart is designed to allow monitoring of broad labor market developments by comparing current conditions to those in up to two earlier time periods that the user selects.
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Updated: 03/06/2026 9:16am
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: 03/06/2026 8:34am
Total nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 92,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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 Financial Markets Conference: Technology's Transformative Role in Finance and Central Banking
The Financial Markets Conference, the Atlanta Fed's signature policy and research event, convenes leading experts to discuss emerging financial market issues and their monetary policy implications.
