At the New York Fed, our mission is to make the U.S. economy stronger and the financial system more stable for all segments of society. We do this by executing monetary policy, providing financial services, supervising banks and conducting research and providing expertise on issues that impact the nation and communities we serve.
The New York Fed held a third listening session on strategies for equitable growth and development on September 26 in Buffalo, New York. This series is part of our continued efforts to understand neighborhood change and trends related to displacement in the Second District.
On Thursday, November 14, New York Fed President John Williams spoke about the interconnectedness of the global economy, and what that means for the outlook in the United States.
In early July, New York Fed President John Williams visited the Hudson Valley and Albany, where he met with stakeholders to learn about local economic conditions. Key issues in the region include workforce development, changing demographics, concerns about equitable growth, and a lack of affordable housing and public transportation. Communities visited during the two-day trip included Yonkers, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Claverack, and Albany. The trip was President Williams’s third regional visit of the year.
Last week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced steps to support the implementation of monetary policy. The FOMC directed the New York Fed’s Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) to purchase Treasury bills at least into the second quarter of next year to maintain reserve balances at or above the level that prevailed in early September. It also directed us to conduct repo operations at least through January.
On Thursday, October 17, New York Fed President John Williams spoke about the Fed’s operating framework for carrying out monetary policy, the recent money market turmoil, and the path forward.
Communities nationwide celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month every fall, highlighting the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals while recognizing the challenges they face. As President John Williams previously emphasized, diversity and inclusion is a priority at the New York Fed. This year, the New York Fed celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month through events, work products, and social media campaigns.
Opportunity Zones are a new part of the federal tax code that seeks to incentivize long-term investment in low-income urban and rural areas across the country. The policy, which was introduced as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aims to support the growth of inclusive, local economies that benefit the people who live and work in them, while also providing tax benefits to investors.
Today, September 30, is International Podcast Day, and in that spirit here’s a recap of the New York Fed’s podcast series, Bank Notes, which launched earlier this year. This new production from the Communications and Outreach Group explores current topics in economics and finance and highlights Federal Reserve research.
As part of its continued efforts to understand displacement pressure and regional change in the Second District, the New York Fed held a listening session on equitable growth in Lake Placid, New York, on July 23.
This summer, students from across the country and around the world joined the New York Fed as a part of our Undergraduate Summer Analyst and Graduate Summer Associate Programs. These programs provide outstanding students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in public service by spending a summer working for the New York Fed.
