The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Mendi Blue Paca to its Community Advisory Group, effective immediately.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data has released the July 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, revealing stable short- and long-term inflation expectations but a significant decline in medium-term expectations to a new series low. Labor market expectations were mixed, with respondents anticipating lower earnings growth and reduced likelihood of finding a new job within three months if laid off. Delinquency expectations continued their upward trend, reaching the highest level since April 2020.

The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets during the April – June 2024 quarter, according to a quarterly report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Anat Gourji as chief financial officer and head of the Corporate Group. In this role, she will also join the Bank’s Executive Committee. Her appointment is set to take effect in October 2024.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Gary Dake and Nicole Russo to the New York Fed’s Second District Advisory Council, effective immediately.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data released its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, revealing a $109 billion (0.6%) increase in total household debt in Q2 2024, reaching $17.80 trillion. The report utilizes data from the New York Fed’s nationally representative Consumer Credit Panel.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report today titled “Digital Equity in the U.S. Northeast, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” which examines broadband cost, speed, and availability in these regions from 2020 to 2023. The study highlights that rural, lower-income, and tribal communities are most impacted by inadequate broadband access, with tribal lands and rural areas experiencing the slowest download and upload speeds.

NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data released the June 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, indicating a decline in inflation expectations at short- and longer-term horizons but a slight increase at the medium-term horizon. One-year-ahead expectations for home prices and specific goods prices also showed a decline.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Frederic Veron as chief information officer and head of the Technology Group. In this capacity, he will also serve as a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee. Veron is set to join the New York Fed in June 2024.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report titled “Flood Risk and Basement Housing in New York City: The Impact of Extreme Weather on Vulnerable Housing Stock” on May 22, 2024. The report indicates that approximately 10% of low-income and immigrant New Yorkers reside in census tracts with basement apartments at high risk of flooding.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has released a new episode of its "Bank Notes" podcast, titled "Veterans in the Labor Force." This episode features experts discussing the labor force participation gap between veterans and nonveterans. A previous Liberty Street Economics blog post from May 2023 indicated that veterans are 22% more likely to be out of the labor force than their nonveteran counterparts. The podcast also addresses common misperceptions about military career paths and outcomes, while highlighting educational and vocational opportunities available to veterans...

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has published a white paper examining the financial impact of flooding on low- and moderate-income households in New York City. The study, titled "Flooding Impacts on Household Finances: Insights from Focus Groups in New York City," is based on focus groups conducted by the New York Fed’s Community Development team in 2023 with 31 residents whose homes have been affected by floods.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the results of the High School Fed Challenge, an academic competition where student teams research and analyze an economic theme, subsequently crafting podcast scripts that encapsulate their findings. The selected scripts will be published in this year's Journal of Future Economists, set for release this summer.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data has released the April 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations. The survey indicates that short-term and long-term inflation expectations have risen, while medium-term expectations have decreased. Home price growth expectations have reached their highest level since July 2022, and spending growth expectations have also increased.

The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury refrained from intervening in foreign exchange markets during the first quarter of 2024, according to a quarterly report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The report, submitted to the U.S. Congress, revealed that the U.S. dollar appreciated by 2.2 percent during this period.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released a report quantifying sales of loans by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The report, “Examining the Origination and Sale of Loans by Community Development Financial Institutions,” finds the amount of loans originated by CDFIs more than doubled between 2018 and 2022, reaching $67 billion. The amount of loans sold by CDFIs also more than doubled during the same period, reaching $14.2 billion, the report finds.

NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the appointment of Izzy Martins to the New York Fed’s Second District Advisory Council, effective immediately. Martins, who is the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Avis Budget Group, has a vast experience in the financial sector, having served in various roles within the company and prior to that at Deloitte & Touche.The Second District Advisory Council, consisting of senior business leaders, meets regularly to provide valuable insights on business and economic conditions in the Second...

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has recently published a case study shedding light on pension fund investments in affordable apartments. Titled “Alternative Investments in Community Development: A Case Study of Pension Fund Investments in Multifamily Affordable Housing,” the study examined the investment patterns of seven pension funds over a five and a half-year period, ending in June 2023. The findings indicate a preference for preserving existing affordable housing over constructing new developments.According to Jonathan Kivell, director of community investments...

the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data released the July 2023 SCE Labor Market Survey, which indicates a decrease in the share of job seekers compared to last year, improved satisfaction with wage compensation and nonwage benefits, alongside increased anticipated likelihood of future unemployment.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York appointed Mihaela Nistor the chief risk officer and head of the risk group, serving in the role as a member of the bank’s executive committee.