The Regional, Public and Community Affairs Division was created to strengthen the Bank`s regional research efforts, improve its understanding of the Tenth Federal Reserve District`s unique economic geography, and enhance the analysis of local economic developments for the Bank's monetary policy deliberations.

Regional Research News

Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions
	Soaring energy costs have tempered farm income expectations, according to the second quarter Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions. (August 14, 2008)

Regional Economic Indicators
	The 10th District Unemployment Rate remained at 4.6 percent in June. (July 31, 2008)

Tenth District Overview

Demographics The Tenth Federal Reserve District stretches across seven states.   Banking The Tenth District differs from the nation by relying more heavily on community banks for banking services.   Industrial Structure The Tenth District as a whole has an industrial structure similar but not identical to that of the nation.   State-by-state Summary Read a summary of economic conditions within each state in the District.