Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported high input and selling prices, suggesting growing inflation.

Unless events change the economy, the Federal Open Market Committee will likely need four 25 basis point rate hikes this year, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren said Friday.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported gains in input and selling prices, suggesting growing inflation.

As the Baby Boom generation retires, economic growth may slow and fiscal deficits could grow, complicating monetary policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said late Thursday.

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "strengthened further, and expectations for future activity increased" in January.

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "continued at a solid pace, and optimism remained high" in December.

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "slowed slightly but remained solid, and optimism for future activity remained high."

Labor market “activity increased modestly and momentum remained high in October.”

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "posted strong growth and expectations about future activity improved further."

Maintaining that gradual rate hikes remain the best course for the economy, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Wednesday the Federal Open Market Committee “is, by historical standards, meeting the dual mandate.”

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "continued to expand at a solid pace and … firms remained optimistic about the future."

Labor market “activity declined and momentum remained high in August,” the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said.

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "expanded at a faster pace and expectations remained solid" in August, according to the bank's monthly manufacturing survey, released Thursday.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said if U.S. economic data hold up, there will probably be an opportunity to raise interest rates again in 2017.

Labor market “activity increased and momentum remained high in July,” as the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Labor Market Conditions Indicators (LMCI) grew to 0.51 in July from 0.36 in June, according to the Bank.

Unwinding the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet should start “sooner rather than later,” Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Wednesday.

Labor market “activity decreased and momentum remained high in June,” as the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Labor Market Conditions Indicators (LMCI) dropped to 0.33 in June from 0.50 in May, according to the Bank.

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region "expanded at a slower pace with solid expectations for future activity" in June, according to the bank's monthly manufacturing survey, released Thursday.

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's region “expanded at a slower pace with solid expectations for future activity” in April, according to the bank's monthly manufacturing survey, released Thursday.