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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 6h

LIVE NOW: President Kashkari is participating in a Q&A at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, moderated by @cnbc.com 's @steveliesman.bsky.social. Tune in to the livestream here: www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Conversations with the Fed: Decoding Today's Confounding Labor Market October 1, 11-11:45am CT @amandamichaud.bsky.social and Simon Mongey take on your questions in our latest live conversation hosted by @jeffhorwich.bsky.social. For event details and to register: bit.ly/4Afzrwd #EconSky

Jeff Horwich, Amanda Michaud, and Simon Mongey side by side appear in a promotional image for '"Conversations with the Fed"'. Each person is set against a blurred indoor background."

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 14h

TODAY: President Kashkari will participate in a Q&A, 5-6pm CT, at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, moderated by @cnbc.com 's @steveliesman.bsky.social. The livestream of this event will be available here: www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thanks to Cuc W. for this week's employee photo submission for Views from the Ninth, taken at the headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park. #Minnesota

Headwaters of the Mississippi, Itasca State Park

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Jeff Horwich @jeffhorwich.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Next Conversations w/ the Fed (Oct. 1) is open for registration! This time: Hiring, quitting, wages... minneapolisfed.org/events/2026/... Top @minneapolisfed.bsky.social labor market economists take on your Qs and dig behind the unempl. rate. Join me w/ @amandamichaud.bsky.social & Simon Mongey.

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Did you enter a guess as to how much shredded currency was in the cube at our booth at the MN State Fair? Drumroll please... $361,080.00 If you entered a guess, we'll be contacting the winner by Friday, September 18. Keep an eye on your inbox!

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

For agencies that train workers, AI is a new challenge. Read more in @tuuyentran.bsky.social 's latest article: bit.ly/4i56vAt

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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 02/09/2026

Read about economic conditions in Reserve Bank Districts in the #BeigeBook (1/2): www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypoli...

The Beige Book cover image showing a map of the United States with Federal Reserve Districts highlighted in different colors (beige, light blue, darker blue, and gray). The image is titled "The Beige Book: Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve Bank Districts" and dated August 2026.

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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 28/08/2026

Keynote remarks by Chairman Warsh at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium @kansascityfed.bsky.social: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s... Watch live: www.youtube.com/KansasCityFed Learn more about Chairman Warsh: www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/...

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Keynote remarks by Chairman Warsh at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium

Thank you. It's great to be here again and to see so many familiar faces. I've been looking forward to this weekend—what better place to mark my 100th da

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Are the recent tariff changes reversible? Doireann Fitzgerald, Michael Waugh, and @jeffhorwich.bsky.social talk trade, tariffs, and the U.S. economy during our recent Conversations with the Fed event. You can view the full event video here: bit.ly/4wmNcXq #EconSky

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Camohrwriter @camohrwriter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

AI and other technological advancements raise new questions about how to protect and safeguard data. Speakers at the @minneapolisfed.bsky.social 2026 Data Summit explored the interconnected nature of tribal digital sovereignty: www.minneapolisfed.org/article/2026...

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Through data governance, tribes protect “digital land” and build tribal economies | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

At the 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit, tribal leaders explored the interconnected nature of tribal digital sovereignty

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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 13/08/2026

The Virtual Seminar series on Monetary Economics is back! Co-hosted by CEPR & Center for Monetary Research of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. First session: 3 Sept, 5PM CET. More information: cepr.org/events/event... #EconSky @michaeldbauer.bsky.social @mcmahonecon.bsky.social

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#AI is hitting the economy from all angles: Jobs, prices, productivity, capital spending, wealth. The future could be wild. But what does it all add up to for the overall U.S. economy facing policymakers today? @jeffhorwich.bsky.social considers the balance of forces. bit.ly/4fDFCSy #EconSky

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Paul Wallace @ptwall.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Virtual event today at 11am CT on the new economics of trade features 2 @minneapolisfed.bsky.social economists Doireann Fitzgerald and Mike Waugh. Session is moderated by our senior economics writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social. #econsky Register: www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2026/...

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Conversations with the Fed: Unboxing the New Economics of Trade | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Conversations with the Fed: Unboxing the New Economics of Trade August 4 | 11-11:45am CT @jeffhorwich.bsky.social will moderate a conversation with Doireann Fitzgerald and Michael Waugh. For full event information and to register, visit: bit.ly/4wmNcXq

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Camohrwriter @camohrwriter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

#NativeCDFIs are finding creative paths to meet growing demand in their communities. The Center for Indian Country Development @minneapolisfed.bsky.social interviewed industry experts to understand how they're pursuing alternative sources of lending capital. www.minneapolisfed.org/article/2026...

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To meet demand, Native CDFIs pursue alternative sources of lending capital | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Facing obstacles in the secondary market, Native Community Development Financial Institutions explore other opportunities for accessing the funds they need to provide loans

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Statement on my #FOMC Dissent A gradual tightening of policy now is preferable to a bolder action later Read President Kashkari's full statement here: bit.ly/4w0EHQO #EconSky

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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Jeff Horwich @jeffhorwich.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Registration is live for our online trade econ conversation August 4! Excited to have two excellent @minneapolisfed.bsky.social research economists whose work I have had the pleasure to write about. Looking forward to many great questions from our audience. www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2026/...

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Conversations with the Fed: Unboxing the New Economics of Trade | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Economic activity in our district is up. But this time Joe & Ron go deep on the farm sector, where we've been relaying hard times for a while. Researching this latest Beige Book, we heard farmers are making some tough calls just to stay in business. Full #BeigeBook report: bit.ly/38gH0aC

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Rising input prices, scarce skilled labor, and tougher competition for fewer projects put pressure on the district’s construction landscape, especially for residential and commercial builders. @erickgarcialuna.bsky.social’s new article explains: bit.ly/4w9RdhB

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Remote work rates still vary widely across the country, according to a recent analysis. D.C., MA, & CO have the highest remote rates in the country, while states like MS, AL, & AK have some of the lowest. Haley Chinander explains more about recent remote work trends: bit.ly/4fhtLck

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

TODAY: President Kashkari will be participating in a panel discussion this morning 10:30-11:30am CT at the Aspen Ideas Festival. You can view this event live on our website: www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Ben Bernanke on Alan Greenspan: ‘I was sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. He was a great central banker who helped lead his country through almost two decades of prosperity. I always found him generous with his time and insights. We are still learning from him, even if he is no longer with us.”

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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 17/06/2026

Read Chairman Warsh's full opening statement from the #FOMC press conference (PDF):  www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/...

I have been especially heartened by the warm welcome of old friends and new colleagues, both, and I have listened closely to my fellow FOMC members. I’ve heard a lot of new ideas, new thinking, and genuine interest in moving the Fed forward. This week’s FOMC meeting exemplified the very best of the Fed’s traditions: rigorous debate, open-mindedness, commitment to mission, responsibility, and accountability for performance. Chairman Kevin Warsh at the FOMC Press Conference June 17, 2026

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New research from Card, Rothstein, and Yi finds no evidence that Black workers live farther from “good jobs” than White workers. Proximity doesn’t explain the racial earnings gap. What other factors may be at play? Learn more in @lisacamnermckay.bsky.social 's latest piece: bit.ly/4aDA5YZ

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

How are recent policy changes like zoning reforms and rent stabilization affecting Saint Paul’s housing market? Results are mixed, according to data from our new Saint Paul Housing Dashboard—and according to perspectives of property owners and managers. bit.ly/4x8zqsl

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Is #AI transforming business overnight? Not quite. Our latest analysis of Census data shows 20% of U.S. businesses now use AI—but adoption remains experimental and uneven. Learn more in @erickgarcialuna.bsky.social 's new article. bit.ly/4dGZXFx

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What's up in the Ninth District's economy? Gas/diesel/airfare prices Construction materials like PVC Overall economic activity Construction activity Uncertainty Watch latest #BeigeBook video to hear more about what's up (and down) in our regional economy. Read more: bit.ly/38gH0aC

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Cyclical... Median... Trimmed Mean... and the most vividly named alternate inflation statistic: Sticky! @jeffhorwich.bsky.social explores different ways Fed measures inflation in his new Fed Fluent video--with special shoutouts to SF Fed, @clevelandfed.bsky.social, Dallas Fed, and @atlantafed.org.

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

President Kashkari will be participating in a panel discussion at the 2026 Bank of Korea International Conference. This event will be livestreamed on our site 12:50am-2:20am CT. Watch here: www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

In the Midwest we often focus on crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. But what about sugar beets? In a recent webinar sharing results from our Q1 ag credit survey, a viewer asked Joe Mahon about sugar beets. Here’s what he had to say. (Find the full webinar here: bit.ly/3Osbwqn)

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Trevon Logan @trevondlogan.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The Sloan Foundation is searching for a new Director of its Economics Program. At a critical time when federal research funding is limited, this is a critical position. Please circulate this opportunity to shape and support economics and economists widely! sloan.org/about/careers

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

New Center for Indian Country Development analysis explores tribal economic diversification in gaming, federal contracting, and beyond. While most tribes with businesses operate in these two industries, a majority of tribal businesses are in other areas: bit.ly/422oGNV

Photo of the interior of Grindstone Laundry, a commercial laundry facility in Hinckley, Minn., owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Image courtesy of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures

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Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute @oiginstitute.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Why do 40% of high-aptitude students—especially low-income students—skip high-quality universities? Oksana Leukhina @stlouisfed.bsky.social research examines this "quality undermatch" gap and explores solutions to improve equality of opportunity. bit.ly/48ichsK  

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congratulations to Simon Mongey who was awarded the 2026 Frisch Medal (presented by @econometric.bsky.social) along with co-authors Adrien Bilal, Niklas Engbom, and Giovanni Violante for their paper “Firm and Worker Dynamics in a Frictional Labor Market.” Read more: bit.ly/42JRues

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Regional Economic Conditions: Construction June 5, 9-9:30am CT Join Regional Outreach Director @erickgarcialuna.bsky.social for a webinar discussing results from the spring survey of construction firms across the Ninth District. Register here: bit.ly/49J2EDX

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This week's Views from the Ninth photo was taken last weekend before we opened our doors for Doors Open. A beautiful day and a line stretching to the corner. It was a great turnout! #Minnesota

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Kristen Broady @kelizbro.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🗓️May 26 @ 12:30 PM CT Join the Chicago Fed for “Vanishing Tax Credits and a Shrinking Market: Who Can Afford to Rent?” a virtual discussion on the future of #LIHTC housing. #AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy 🔗Register here: www.chicagofed.org/events/2026/...

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Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute @oiginstitute.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

@jrothst.bsky.social wants to understand how jobs differ from each other--why firms in some regions of the country and some industries pay more than others. His research helps economists build a more realistic picture of the labor market. Read his interview: bit.ly/4mtubyq

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Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute @oiginstitute.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In the U.S., the length of family leave benefits is headed up--but the length of actual leave-taking appears headed down. Our article looks at the parental leave landscape with research from @rebecca-jack.bsky.social, @btimpe.bsky.social, and Danny Tannenbaum: bit.ly/49B9lrA

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 13/05/2026

Finance nerds, the @federalreserve.gov and its regional banks are now posting on Bluesky

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

LIVE NOW: President Kashkari is participating in a discussion at a St. Paul Area Chamber event. This conversation is moderated by B Kyle, president and CEO of the St. Paul Area Chamber. Tune in to the livestream: www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Last week, President Kashkari traveled to Marquette, MI. During the visit, he attended a roundtable discussion, toured Northern Michigan University's Engineering Technology Department labs, and participated in a Q&A at the InvestUP CEO Summit. Recording of Q&A video here: bit.ly/4d70EHZ

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Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute @oiginstitute.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Nonwage income makes up approx 40% of total personal income in US--but differs in important ways from wage & salary income, its more familiar counterpart, and is more unequally distributed. We use IDDA & Health and Retirement Study data to assess this income source: bit.ly/4vy6KYY  

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