Fed Talk

and data can inform and bolster work supporting an equitable economic recovery for communities.

Lack of affordable childcare has been an issue for many workers, especially low- and moderate-income workers, for some time.  The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated these issues, contributing to reduced labor supply and high job vacancy rates.  A panel of researchers and advocates will discuss issues at the intersection of childcare and the labor market during this FedTalk hosted by the Cleveland Fed. Audience Q&A will follow the discussion. 

Learn about the benefits of, challenges to, and resources available for originating small-dollar mortgages. Help your community increase affordable housing—and access to homeownership—for low- and moderate-income residents.

The July FedTalk by the Cleveland Fed will bring together industry experts to explore the current state of investment in Black communities. Join us for a discussion of the status of infrastructure and services, as well as the implications for the health and welfare of residents. The panel will also address the role of private […]

Whether it’s high or low, inflation is an ever-present factor in our daily lives, and bringing it down from today’s high levels is a top priority for the Federal Reserve System.

There are no quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions to the post-pandemic hiring and retention challenges reported by employers, particularly among lower wage workers or workers without a 4-year college degree.

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland for a conversation about new ways to study wealth distribution and a question-and-answer session about the impact of wealth distribution and inequality in the United States.

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by the unbanked and potential solutions to address the challenges.

Join us for a conversation on how various community and education entities can collaborate to prepare the next generation of workers to effectively navigate the career landscape.

Long-term care can be expensive. As society ages, thinking about how to pay for care if needed is becoming a priority for many of us. Join us for a FedTalk about long-term care insurance in the United States.

Please join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Ken Isaacson, senior vice president and payments advisor, as he moderates a panel of Federal Reserve payments professionals for a conversation about connecting to instant payments, the role of core banking and other service providers, and the benefits this new payments rail offers to financial institutions and their business and consumer customers.

This FedTalk program will feature a a conversation about the importance of broadband access. We will look at challenges to getting connected in rural and urban areas, developing digital skills, and building the infrastructure needed for broader access.

New research being conducted within the Federal Reserve System and in academia looks at existing barriers to financial inclusion and the importance of trust in banking and payments choices.

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Research Director, Edward Knotek, as he provides an economic outlook for 2025.

Join the Cleveland Fed for a conversation about how educational, community outreach, workforce development, and other organizations can incorporate the “missing piece” of financial literacy into career conversations with people entering the workforce.