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
High and Volatile Inflation Begets a More Volatile Business Cycle
A paper maintains that elevated and persistent inflation makes the economy more vulnerable to cost-push shocks. The author concludes that low and stable inflation is not just a goal of monetary policymakers but is also a macroeconomic stabilizer.
Latest Work and Data
The Cost of Working: Childcare Affordability Analysis of Florida and Georgia
In fast growing counties like Fulton County, Georgia, and Miami Dade County, Florida, childcare costs threaten to become a barrier to economic growth. Read this Partners Update analyzing a sample of occupations and family structures for whom those costs significantly strain household budgets.
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.
- Long-Run Intergenerational Effects of Social Security
- Beige Book: Despite Ongoing Uncertainty, Glimmers Appear in Commercial Real Estate, Trucking
- Attention-Dependent Monetary Transmission to Household Beliefs
- The Impact of Tariff Refunds on Business Activity
- "Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market
Recent Data
Our indicators provide a snapshot of the national economy.
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Updated: 07/22/2026 10:14am
This tool estimates the market-implied probabilities of various ranges for the three-month average fed funds rate.
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Updated: 07/22/2026 10:00am
The BIE 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: 07/14/2026 12:01pm
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: 07/14/2026 12:00pm
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.
Federal Open Market Committee Minutes Released
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released the minutes of last month's Committee meeting.
