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
Raphael Bostic Speaks with Kai Ryssdal
Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic sits down with Marketplace host and senior editor Kai Ryssdal for a look back at Bostic's tenure with the Bank.
Latest Work and Data
Understanding the Fed: Five Things You Should Know About Payment Systems
The Federal Reserve facilitates financial transactions, from cash to digital transfers, with modernized instant payments and enhanced security. Read this Atlanta Fed article to learn more about this function of the 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.
- 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
- "A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure
- Merchant Steering of Consumer Payment Choice
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 02/25/2026 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: 02/23/2026 11:19am
The Atlanta Fed’s Wage Growth Tracker edged down in January to 3.6 percent from 3.7 percent the prior month. For those not changing jobs the Tracker held steady at 3.5 percent in January while the Tracker for those changing jobs reached 4.7 percent in January.
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Updated: 02/20/2026 3:39pm
We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
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Updated: 02/20/2026 1:55pm
The Taylor Rule Utility generates current and historical fed funds rate prescriptions from either John Taylor's original rule or an alternative rule that you customize.
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.
