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Join the Economic Mobility Project tomorrow, November 3, for a panel discussion as experts explore what labor market trends may mean for workers, employers, and policymakers, and what they tell us about mobility and opportunity in the job market. bit.ly/4y5Ocz9
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Congratulations to the @Brewers on their first World Series win in franchise history, a historic moment for the team, its fantastic fans, and one of the cities that make up our district. Well deserved! ⚾
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The Chicago Fed forecast sees the unemployment rate leaning toward a decrease in October. The odds of a decrease are 5 percentage points greater than an increase. bit.ly/4270rP2
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The Chicago Fed Real-Time Unemployment Rate Forecast for October is 4.19%, a small increase from the BLS value for the previous month. bit.ly/4270rP2
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Federal Reserve issues #FOMC statement: federalreserve.gov/newsevent…
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WATCH LIVE TODAY: Press conference with #FOMC Chairman Warsh at 2:30 p.m. ET: federalreserve.gov/
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ALT This graphic announces an upcoming Federal Open Market Committee press conference. The image features the Federal Reserve headquarters building (Eccles Building) with its distinctive white marble facade and classical columns, set against a deep blue sky. Text at the top states "Watch live October 28 at 2:30 p.m. ET" in dark blue font. The bottom portion displays a dark blue banner containing the Federal Reserve System seal on the left side, with text reading "FOMC PRESS CONFERENCE" and "Alternate player: https://www.youtube.com/FederalReserve/" in white font on the right.
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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) was unchanged at –0.49 in the week ending October 23, suggesting steady financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3HIOBzR
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How is today’s low-hire, low-fire environment impacting the U.S. labor market? Join vice president Bart Hobijn on November 3 to hear his evidence on insiders and outsiders in the current job market. Register: bit.ly/4y5Ocz9
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New data: The CFSEC Manufacturing Activity Index increased to +45 in October from +24 in September, and the CFSEC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index increased to –14 in October from –20 in September. #CFSEC #economy #manufacturing bit.ly/3PlobWM
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New data: The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index increased to +6 in October from –4 in September, suggesting that economic growth was near trend. The CFSEC is a survey of organizations located in the Seventh District. #CFSEC bit.ly/3PlobWM
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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) was unchanged at –0.50 in the week ending October 16, suggesting steady financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3HIOBzR
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It’s a perfect fall day here in Chicago and our doors are open for Open House Chicago 2026. Stop by today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30) to see our historic building. #OHC2026
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Tomorrow, join experts for the final two panels of the 2026 Midwest Agriculture Conference. Panelists will discuss crop storage and transportation as well as financing Midwestern crop farmers. Watch the livestream: bit.ly/3VnfxPD
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How did economic conditions affect energy prices like diesel and oil in late August and September? Find out what Chicago Fed contacts told us in the latest Beige Book. Read more: bit.ly/3Ysar0s
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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) increased to –0.50 in the week ending October 9, suggesting tighter financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3HIOBzR
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The Chicago Fed Advance Retail Trade Summary (CARTS) projects retail & food services sales excluding motor vehicles & parts (ex. auto) to increase +0.4% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis and to decrease -0.6% when adjusted for inflation. bit.ly/3OIirIC
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Join us Tuesday, November 3rd for a virtual event focused on insiders and outsiders in the U.S. labor market and how they are being affected by today’s low-hire, low-fire environment. Register to attend: bit.ly/4y5Ocz9
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FRIDAY, 10/16: Don't miss the discussion on the demand for corn and soybeans with @Mizzou's Seth Meyer and @CoBank's Brian Earnest. Deadline is today to attend in person. Virtual registration options also available: bit.ly/3VnfxPD
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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) increased to –0.49 in the week ending October 2, suggesting tighter financial conditions. #NFCI #economy bit.ly/3HIOBzR
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