On Thursday, July 11, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at the University of Albany about the national economic outlook, as well as the regional economy.
July 11, 2019
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on Economic Inequality and the Regional Economy
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July 9, 2019
From Washington Heights to the West Side: Meeting with Local Leaders Throughout Manhattan
Ahead of New York Fed President Williams’ regional visit to Albany and the Hudson Valley tomorrow, we’re looking back at his last one in May. For that visit — his second of 2019 — he met with community, business, and government leaders throughout Manhattan to hear their views on local economic conditions. Issues around education, affordable housing, gentrification, small businesses, and transportation featured prominently in the day’s discussions.
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June 25, 2019
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on Diversity and Inclusion at the OPEN Finance Forum
On Tuesday, June 25, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at the OPEN Finance Forum about diversity and inclusion.
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June 6, 2019
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on the Decline in R‑Star and What We Can Do About it
On Thursday, June 6, New York Fed President John Williams spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations. He discussed how changes to demographics and productivity growth are causing a step-down in the longer-term neutral rate of interest, or r-star.
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June 5, 2019
Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders: Pam Dyson’s Conversation with Black Girls Code
At the end of April, the New York Fed hosted an economic education event for about 50 middle and high school students from Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization that focuses on increasing the number of women of color in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
June 4, 2019
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on Culture in the Financial Services Industry
On Tuesday, June 4, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at the fifth conference on culture in financial services hosted by the Bank.
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May 29, 2019
CDFIs: Catalysts for Equitable Growth
Adrian Franco, the New York Fed’s director of community development finance, delivered a keynote address at the annual conference of the New York State CDFI Coalition in Albany, New York, on May 7. In his remarks, which are published below, he emphasizes how the New York Fed’s community development initiatives can complement the work of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in promoting equitable growth, and he calls on members of the industry to complete the Federal Reserve’s 2019 CDFI Survey. The survey, which closes on May 31, assesses the condition of CDFIs in the United States in terms of capitalization, financial products, development services, and demand and capacity; it is available here.
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May 23, 2019
President Williams Visits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
New York Fed President John C. Williams visited Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in late March, where he met with elected officials and community and business leaders to gain a deeper understanding of current economic conditions and the continuing recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The hurricanes battered the region in quick succession in late 2017, and the islands still have a long road to recovery. This was President Williams’ first regional visit of the year, and topics in focus included ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, collaboration among organizations, a burgeoning entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem, and the numerous challenges small businesses face.
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May 14, 2019
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on How to Prepare for a World Where Low R‑Star Prevails
On Tuesday, May 14, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at the 9th High-Level Conference on the International Monetary System, hosted by the International Monetary Fund and the Swiss National Bank.
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May 10, 2019
Key Takeaways from President Williams’s Speech on the Economic Outlook and Implications for Monetary Policy
On Friday, May 10, New York Fed President John Williams spoke at the 21st Annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast.
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