Features
Reforming Financial Regulation
Chicago Fed Letter examines the recent financial crisis and potential regulatory reform. The article summarizes the Chicago Fed’s 45th annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition, which took place May 6–8, 2009. Read More
Impact of the Financial Crisis on Community Banks
Chicago Fed Letter explores possible risks and regulations facing community banks. The article summarizes key presentations and discussions at a recent conference. Read More
New Economic Perspectives Now Online
First quarter 2010 edition includes articles titled, "Interest Rates Following Financial Re-regulation," and "Measuring the Equilibrium Real Interest Rate." Read More
Controlling Risk in a Lightning-Speed Trading Environment
Most recent Chicago Fed Letter explains advantages and risks to high-frequency algorithmic trading.
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Recent News
03/04/2010
Chicago Fed President Submits Letter to Congress on Regulatory Reform
Chicago Fed President Charles Evans wrote a letter to United States Senators representing the Seventh Federal Reserve District states expressing his views on regulatory reform and the role of the Federal Reserve. Read More
02/22/2010
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Turns Ten
Chicago Fed Letter examines how the CFNAI has performed as a “real-time” indicator of economic activity and related inflationary pressure during its first decade. Read More
02/18/2010
Midwest Farmland Values Up Slightly
Latest AgLetter reports annual farmland values were up 2 percent in 2009. Read More
01/22/2010
Agricultural Trends and Paths Toward the Future
In recent Chicago Fed Letter, economist David Oppedahl examines issues shaping the future of Midwest agriculture, with a focus on public policy. Read More
