Come join our FREE webinar on Sept 19 with ChicagoFed “Perspectives of Black Women”! We’ll be talking about the huge variety of careers in econ at Chicago Fed and the unique experiences of Black women in the field 📚👩🏾‍🏫 Register here #BlackWomenInEcon ow.ly/r2SU50SW1tZ

While the overall labor force participation rate is still below pre-pandemic levels, participation for women is higher now than pre-pandemic. This Chicago Fed Insights article examines what factors may have facilitated this increase. bit.ly/4fLnBzG #LaborForce #Childcare

President Austan Goolsbee joined @angelesinvestor today for a fireside chat on the economy. If you missed it, watch the replay here: chicagofed.org/publications/s…

In the second quarter of 2024, farmland values in our district had somewhat slower growth, yet Midwest farmers are in generally strong positions. Learn more about changing patterns in the region’s ag economy in the latest AgLetter. bit.ly/4fN2ZXJ #agriculture #farmland

10/17: Hear from professionals Susanne L. Toney (Hampton University), Daffney Felton (FontbonneU), & Chicago Fed’s LaTasha Brooks & Kristen Broady, PhD, MBA about what they do and how they got to where they are at the Career Pathways conference w/ The Sadie Collective. bit.ly/3W2rEja #CareersInEcon

The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) was unchanged at –0.52 in the week ending August 16, suggesting steady financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3SDbgCd

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) decreased to –0.34 in July from –0.09 in June, suggesting economic growth decreased. The index is a weighted average of 85 indicators of growth in national #economic activity. #CFNAI

New data: The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index increased to –9 in August from –10 in July, suggesting that economic growth was near trend. The CFSEC is a survey of organizations located in the Seventh District. #CFSEC bit.ly/3PlobWM

New data: The CFSEC Manufacturing Activity Index increased to –14 in August from –22 in July, but the CFSEC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index was unchanged at –4 in August. #CFSEC #economy #manufacturing bit.ly/3PlobWM

First on CNBC: Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee joins Steve Liesman to discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments in Jackson Hole today.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says it’s time to pay more attention to the employment side of the central bank’s dual mandate now that inflation is cooling toward the 2% target trib.al/ZtbNOma

How much do you know about money? President Austan Goolsbee shared facts and answered questions about what you can learn in our Money Museum on WGN TV News. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come visit us and cue the ABBA - "Money, Money, Money"🎶 bit.ly/4dwQ3Un

Explore factors influencing why Black business owners are sometimes hesitant to apply for credit in the recent Fed Communities blog post from Gar Kelley and Jennie Blizzard. bit.ly/46N8gdQ #data #credit

The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) decreased to –0.55 in the week ending August 23, suggesting looser financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3SDbgCd

Are you majoring in #economics or an adjacent field? Looking for a #predoc after graduation? Maybe working as a #research assistant at the Chicago Fed is for you. Register today for The Inside Scoop: Life as a Research Assistant at the Chicago Fed: bit.ly/3MmCTNG

Elizabeth Kepner and Thomas Walstrum share insights on how the regional economy performed in the first half of 2024 in their latest Chicago Fed Insights article. Learn more. bit.ly/3yVfb8i #economy #midwest

Happy #LaborDay! Today, we celebrate our workforce and their dedication and commitment to advancing a strong #economy and trusted financial system.

What was happening with the housing sector, back-to-school shopping, and egg prices in July and early August? Find out in the August #BeigeBook from experts on the region: bit.ly/3Ysar0s

The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) was unchanged at –0.50 in the week ending August 30, suggesting steady financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3SDbgCd

On September 24, join us for a virtual event on how credit access can be a lever of economic opportunity and well-being, allowing people to start businesses, purchase homes, and invest in education. bit.ly/475PYVb #credit #business #HomeBuying #education #PublicHousing