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
Welcome to the Whirlwind
In her first essay as the Atlanta Fed's interim president and CEO, Cheryl Venable emphasizes a wait-and-see stance on monetary policy in light of ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
In the Spotlight
What's Behind Declining Birth Rates in the U.S.?
Highlighting an important but mostly overlooked factor in declining US birth rates, this working paper examines the growing medical difficulties of childbearing alongside shifting generational preferences, discussing policies addressing both fertility desire and biological constraints.
Latest Work and Data
K-shaped Economy or Not? Evidence from a Payments Survey
The authors analyze how consumers across income groups changed their spending between 2021 and 2025. They find that different income groups saw spending increases, but the gap in growth rates points to a widening of consumption inequality across the income distribution.
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.
- Automation, Learning, and Career Dynamics
- New Fed Data: Differences in Payments Activity at Large and Smaller Institutions
- How Much Are Firms Spending on AI (and What Will Happen to Headcounts)?
- Understanding the Fed: Five Things You Should Know About Consumer Protection and Community Development
- New Research Is Paving the Way to Transportation Improvements
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 05/14/2026 10:38am
The Atlanta Fed’s Wage Growth Tracker edged down to 3.6 percent in April from 3.9 percent the prior month. For those not changing jobs, the Tracker also edged down in April to 3.6 percent, while the Tracker for those changing jobs declined to 3.8 percent in April from 5.0 percent in March.
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Updated: 05/12/2026 2:13pm
We've updated our Underlying Inflation Dashboard with data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
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Updated: 05/12/2026 10:38am
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.
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Updated: 05/12/2026 9:38am
The Sticky Price Index sorts the components of the consumer price index (CPI) into either flexible or sticky (slow to change) categories based on the frequency of their price adjustment.
News and Events
2026 Financial Markets Conference: Technology's Transformative Role in Finance and Central Banking
Watch all sessions from the Atlanta Fed's signature policy and research event, which convenes leading experts to discuss emerging financial market issues and their monetary policy implications.
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.
