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Listen to this episode of Speaking of the Economy to learn about how poor mental health can affect the economic decisions people make: bit.ly/4l3wxmD

Research has found that educational programs for incarcerated and recently released individuals can reduce recidivism and boost post-release employment. Learn how community colleges are well situated to play a central role in those efforts. bit.ly/3GdAsx8

Richmond Fed economist Sonya Waddell sat down last week with VPM's RVA's Got Issues podcast to share what the numbers are really telling us about Virginia’s economy. Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/43EOHDc

In this recent Speaking of the Economy podcast episode, we dive into research on workforce development programs at community colleges that are aimed at helping the incarcerated re-enter the workforce after they are released. bit.ly/437vbPx

Fifth District service sector activity slowed in May, according to the most recent survey by the Richmond Fed. The wages index increased and firms continued to expect to increase wages over the next six months. bit.ly/3Py7J8V

According to our May business surveys, most firms are responding to tariffs in a variety of ways, including planning and implementing price increases, delaying capital expenditures, and changing hiring plans. Read more: bit.ly/3T3Vx03

Although the U.S. has been graying, populations in many rural counties have actually grown younger over the last several years. What could this mean for rural economies? Learn more: bit.ly/4msxi9r

Community colleges can leverage a number of creative strategies and partnerships to provide long-term housing solutions for the unique student populations they serve. bit.ly/45xpsVS

In our District, rural counties generate 3 percent of GDP and 4 percent of employment from agriculture — three to four times the national average. We dive into the economic impact of agriculture in the latest Speaking of the Economy: bit.ly/4ms95zU

With global tariff and trade policies undergoing dramatic change, global supply chains may become stressed. In turn, this could create upside risk to the near-term inflation outlook. Learn more: bit.ly/4mpfThO

Rent growth appears to be slowing, with rent CPI remaining unchanged in April. How is this slowdown being experienced across the country? This week's Macro Minute looks at what market rents are signaling for rent growth in selected metropolitan areas. bit.ly/4dOi8Yn

In our District, rural counties generate 3 percent of GDP and 4 percent of employment from agriculture — three to four times the national average. We dive into the economic impact of agriculture in the latest Speaking of the Economy: bit.ly/4ms95zU

According to our May business surveys, most firms are responding to tariffs in a variety of ways, including planning and implementing price increases, delaying capital expenditures, and changing hiring plans. Read more: bit.ly/3T3Vx03

Although the U.S. has been graying, populations in many rural counties have actually grown younger over the last several years. What could this mean for rural economies? Learn more: bit.ly/4msxi9r

Although the U.S. has been graying, populations in many rural counties have actually grown younger over the last several years. What could this mean for rural economies? Learn more: bit.ly/4msxi9r

According to our May business surveys, most firms are responding to tariffs in a variety of ways, including planning and implementing price increases, delaying capital expenditures, and changing hiring plans. Read more: bit.ly/3T3Vx03

With global tariff and trade policies undergoing dramatic change, global supply chains may become stressed. In turn, this could create upside risk to the near-term inflation outlook. Learn more: bit.ly/4mpfThO

In our District, rural counties generate 3 percent of GDP and 4 percent of employment from agriculture — three to four times the national average. We dive into the economic impact of agriculture in the latest Speaking of the Economy: bit.ly/4ms95zU

With global tariff and trade policies undergoing dramatic change, global supply chains may become stressed. In turn, this could create upside risk to the near-term inflation outlook. Learn more: bit.ly/4mpfThO

Inventories, or the stock of goods ready for sale by businesses, can be somewhat of a mystery. However, #inventories are also a key component of aggregate investment in national income and product accounting. bit.ly/4nqgGzM #MacroMinute