Join us for tomorrow’s virtual event on elder financial exploitation. Hear from experts about research, policy, and strategies related to the prevention of fraud, and tips for consumers to stay vigilant. bit.ly/43w9WGM

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, test your knowledge of the women who have helped shape the Federal Reserve and economics over the years with this Atlanta Fed quiz: bit.ly/49cI4sC

Loved celebrating Pi Day with my colleagues. We ate delicious pies, played trivia, and found out who could recite the most digits of pi. This year’s winner got to 120.

We’re working to better understand how access to childcare can impact potential job growth and participation in the labor force. Visit our Spotlight on Childcare page to see our latest publications on the topic. bit.ly/4aTZUCU

I was thrilled to join the Detroit Regional Chamber's State of the Region event this week, where we discussed the historic progress made on inflation, as well as economic opportunities and challenges facing the state and the nation.

Congratulations to Ryan Perry on receiving the Excellence Award at #SACE2024 . The The Sadie Collective Excellence Award is presented to champions of excellence in economics & related fields. Ryan is honored for support of the Exploring Career Pathways Event as a presenter and mentor.

Join our ChicagoFed team in one of the two great opportunities now open: Senior Vice President & Director of Financial Policy and Vice President, Financial Markets Group. Apply now:

Senior Vice President: bit.ly/49Aa4H1

Vice President: bit.ly/3OGSvxk

Join me and our Detroit Board Chair Ron Hall (Bridgewater Interiors) at the State of the Region with the Detroit Regional Chamber on 2/27. Our panel will focus on the region’s economic and business health for 2024. bit.ly/47GHFxX

Excited about the announcement of our 2024 Chicago and Detroit Board of Directors. Looking forward to hearing their perspectives on the regional and national economy.

We kicked off efforts to deepen our understanding of #childcare challenges with a conversation with experts from Children of the Rising Sun, MiSide, Kresge Foundation & other orgs in Detroit. Learn more: bit.ly/4aTZUCU

Join us in Detroit and online January 17-18 for the 30th Annual Automotive Insights Symposium to hear from industry leaders and experts on the U.S. auto market. bit.ly/3v5I2EJ

Apply by February 1 to become a summer #fellow at the ChicagoFed and other great places through the CSWEP and CSMGEP Summer Fellows Program. The program aims to enhance the #careers of underrepresented minorities and women. bit.ly/3LTvx1A

Best wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday! Check out my colleagues Cindy Hull, Max Gillet, and Thom Walstrum in the The New York Times helping to answer an age-old question: how rich were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’? nyti.ms/3NysEGY

Tune in this Friday for the Economic Outlook Symposium to hear from experts on key economic sectors, inflation, and the labor market. Watch live: bit.ly/49Xdm8i

Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we’re thankful for the turkeys, cranberries, and pumpkin pies on our tables, many of which are produced right here in the Seventh District.

The latest edition of our AgLetter showed crop yields in the Seventh District were fairly strong in recent months, despite #drought conditions. Learn more about the Midwest’s #harvest and timely rains from policy advisor David Oppedahl. bit.ly/3cf4233

I’m looking forward to our upcoming Midwest Agriculture Conference on 11/28, where I’ll be discussing economic trends that will be important for agriculture and beyond. I hope you will join us!

The Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute applications for 2024 are now open!

Hosted w/ Brookings Econ, EDE identifies and supports talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds interested in the study of economics. Learn more and apply:

Thanks to all who visited us during #OHC2023 . We had over 7,000 visitors come through our doors. I’d like to offer special thanks to our ChicagoFed volunteers who shared their wealth of knowledge, both about the Federal Reserve and our historic building. #OHC2023

Participants from the U.S. Naval War College Field Studies Program had really thoughtful questions about the economy during a recent visit to the Money Museum. I enjoyed our conversation.