Board of Governors
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q3 2026
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between April 1 and June 2026, on topics affecting communities.
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“Not one story, but many”: Fed policymakers enhance their understanding of rural economies through outreach
Fed Reserve leaders continue to deepen their knowledge about challenges and opportunities in rural parts of the country.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q2 2026
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between April 1 and June 2026, on topics affecting communities.
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![[Watch] Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shed-connecting-communities-0713.png?w=1232)
[Watch] Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking
How did U.S. households fare financially in the past year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? During this Connecting Communities webinar, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors share key findings from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decionmaking (SHED). Watch or listen on demand.
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![[Watch] Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in Our Communities](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/May-7-2026-CC-event-banner-image-1920x1280-1.jpg?w=1232)
[Watch] Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in Our Communities
This Connecting Communities webinar explored strategies to expand access to safe, affordable banking through the Bank On program. Panelists discussed lessons learned, partnership strategies, and insights from the Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub to help advance financial access in communities. Watch or listen on demand.
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Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2025
The annual SHED survey offers insight into the financial well-being of US adults and their families and provides important information about how people are faring in the economy. The latest report finds overall financial conditions similar to the past two years, with concerns over prices and labor market conditions remained solid despite some softening.
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How the Fed studies and understands housing’s key role in the economy
The cost and availability of housing affect family budgets, labor force mobility, business growth, and the health of the economy. Learn how the Fed studies and engages with communities around vital housing trends, challenges, and innovations.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q4 2025
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between October 1 and December 31, 2025, on topics affecting communities.
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![[Watch] How Your Experience of the Economy Matters to the Fed: A Conversation with Governor Michael S. Barr](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/connecting-communities-how-experience-economy-matters-fed-conversation-governor-barr.jpg?w=1232)
[Watch] How Your Experience of the Economy Matters to the Fed: A Conversation with Governor Michael S. Barr
During this Connecting Communities webinar, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr shares what he is hearing from communities around the country and the value he and the Fed gain from these community insights. Watch or listen on demand.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q3 2025
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between July 1 and September 30, 2025, on topics affecting communities.





