In the week ended June 12, average U.S. price per gallon for diesel slightly decreases, to $3.79, while price per gallon for gasoline rose, to $3.60

Census data suggest there is more poverty in the South, but how “poverty” is defined makes a difference. For example, the FRED Blog describes the potential for undercounting poverty in high-cost areas and overcounting poverty in low-cost areas

The FRED Blog maps poverty in the U.S. with data from the Census Bureau

Three prominent economists discuss their efforts as American Economic Association leaders to help diversify economics

Census data suggest there is more poverty in the South, but how “poverty” is defined makes a difference. For example, the FRED Blog describes the potential for undercounting poverty in high-cost areas and overcounting poverty in low-cost areas

As of June 9, the daily trade-weighted U.S. dollar index was measuring 115.2 (January 2006=100). Find this and other foreign exchange rates in FRED:

The FRED Blog maps poverty in the U.S. with data from the Census Bureau

The St. Louis Fed’s Central Pride employee resource group, which supports LGBTQ+ employees and their allies at the Bank, has commemorated Pride Month for years. A colorful photo story on our blog shows how:

What factors affected the U.S. gender wage gap since the 1970s? An analysis looks at women’s labor market attachment and their presence in more highly paid occupations

Carolyn Chism Hardy, CEO of Hardy Beverages in Memphis, Tenn., and member of the St. Louis Fed’s board of directors, shares her experience and perspectives about economic conditions in the Memphis region. Learn more:

Three prominent economists discuss their efforts as American Economic Association leaders to help diversify economics

Commercial and industrial loans at all U.S. commercial banks totaled $2.76 trillion in the week ended May 31, per the @federalreserve Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks H.8 release. See the long-term trend in FRED:

Level of U.S. commercial paper outstanding—a measure of short-term promissory notes issued mostly by corporations—was $1.11 trillion in the week ended June 7, little changed from a week earlier

Average interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages decline in the latest week: the 30-year to 6.7% and the 15-year to 6.1%

Tara Barney, CEO of the @evvregion, is committed to finding better ways to connect business opportunities and talent across southwest Indiana. It's a passion she brings to her seat on the St. Louis Fed’s Louisville Branch board. Learn more:

The FRED Blog describes the history of job openings data, from “Help Wanted” newspaper ads to internet postings

The FRED Blog describes the history of job openings data, from “Help Wanted” newspaper ads to internet postings

Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits increased by 28,000 in the week ended June 3, to 261,000. The four-week moving average increased to 237,250

St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index measures -0.37 in the week ended June 2, up from the prior week’s -0.40 (0=normal stress). For more on how the index is constructed, see FRED:

The U.S. trade deficit increased to a seasonally adjusted $74.6 billion in April, $14.0 billion larger than March’s gap of $60.6 billion

The FRED Blog describes how job openings are measured today, with a look at recent trends in the #JOLTS data and a short history of how @BLS_gov conducts its surveys

Total U.S. consumer credit increased by $23.0 billion in April, up slightly from March’s $22.8 billion gain

Three prominent economists discuss their efforts as American Economic Association leaders to help diversify economics

The FRED Blog describes how job openings are measured today, with a look at recent trends in the #JOLTS data and a short history of how @BLS_gov conducts its surveys

Commercial and industrial loans at all U.S. commercial banks totaled $2.76 trillion in the week ended May 31, per the @federalreserve Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks H.8 release. See the long-term trend in FRED: