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Kansas City Fed Economist Emily Pollard examined why enrollment has declined at community colleges. 🎓
She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO
#EconSky #HigherEd
She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO
#EconSky #HigherEd
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Kansas City Fed Economist Emily Pollard examined why enrollment has declined at community colleges. 🎓
She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO
#EconSky #HigherEd
She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO
#EconSky #HigherEd
🍎 Heads up #KansasCity, Homeschool Day at our Money Museum is coming! Feb. 25 at 1:00 pm
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
February 16, 2026 at 10:54 PM
🍎 Heads up #KansasCity, Homeschool Day at our Money Museum is coming! Feb. 25 at 1:00 pm
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
It's Fed #FactFriday: It is estimated that between one-half to two-thirds of the value of all U.S. currency in circulation is outside of the U.S. 💰 #DidYouKnow
February 13, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It's Fed #FactFriday: It is estimated that between one-half to two-thirds of the value of all U.S. currency in circulation is outside of the U.S. 💰 #DidYouKnow
Small towns can see a big economic impact from byways. 🛣️
Studies have shown that when a byway is well-promoted, it can generate between $250,000 to $450,000 per year in visitor spending for a small town.
More helpful info and strategies in this report: https://bit.ly/4kGE6Qs #Route66
Studies have shown that when a byway is well-promoted, it can generate between $250,000 to $450,000 per year in visitor spending for a small town.
More helpful info and strategies in this report: https://bit.ly/4kGE6Qs #Route66
February 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Small towns can see a big economic impact from byways. 🛣️
Studies have shown that when a byway is well-promoted, it can generate between $250,000 to $450,000 per year in visitor spending for a small town.
More helpful info and strategies in this report: https://bit.ly/4kGE6Qs #Route66
Studies have shown that when a byway is well-promoted, it can generate between $250,000 to $450,000 per year in visitor spending for a small town.
More helpful info and strategies in this report: https://bit.ly/4kGE6Qs #Route66
🆕 MONTHLY DATA MEASURES 📏
Our new Model-Based Natural Rate of Interest and Natural Unemployment Rate provides policymakers with more timely data on labor markets and the stance of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky #PolicySky
Our new Model-Based Natural Rate of Interest and Natural Unemployment Rate provides policymakers with more timely data on labor markets and the stance of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky #PolicySky
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🆕 MONTHLY DATA MEASURES 📏
Our new Model-Based Natural Rate of Interest and Natural Unemployment Rate provides policymakers with more timely data on labor markets and the stance of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky #PolicySky
Our new Model-Based Natural Rate of Interest and Natural Unemployment Rate provides policymakers with more timely data on labor markets and the stance of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky #PolicySky
💡 ECON DATA ANALYSIS:
Over the past year, Kansas City Fed's Measure of Policy Rate Skew has reached historically low levels, indicating that investors see greater downside risk around the path of #InterestRates. https://bit.ly/4qwRpnV #EconSky
Over the past year, Kansas City Fed's Measure of Policy Rate Skew has reached historically low levels, indicating that investors see greater downside risk around the path of #InterestRates. https://bit.ly/4qwRpnV #EconSky
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
💡 ECON DATA ANALYSIS:
Over the past year, Kansas City Fed's Measure of Policy Rate Skew has reached historically low levels, indicating that investors see greater downside risk around the path of #InterestRates. https://bit.ly/4qwRpnV #EconSky
Over the past year, Kansas City Fed's Measure of Policy Rate Skew has reached historically low levels, indicating that investors see greater downside risk around the path of #InterestRates. https://bit.ly/4qwRpnV #EconSky
🔔 NEW KC FED RESEARCH:
To avoid prolonging the inflationary effects of a temporary economic shock, researchers have found that policymakers may need to consider inflation persistence as an outcome of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4qxa5E4
#EconSky #MonetaryPolicy
To avoid prolonging the inflationary effects of a temporary economic shock, researchers have found that policymakers may need to consider inflation persistence as an outcome of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4qxa5E4
#EconSky #MonetaryPolicy
February 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
🔔 NEW KC FED RESEARCH:
To avoid prolonging the inflationary effects of a temporary economic shock, researchers have found that policymakers may need to consider inflation persistence as an outcome of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4qxa5E4
#EconSky #MonetaryPolicy
To avoid prolonging the inflationary effects of a temporary economic shock, researchers have found that policymakers may need to consider inflation persistence as an outcome of monetary policy. https://bit.ly/4qxa5E4
#EconSky #MonetaryPolicy
Today at the Albuquerque Museum, Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid spoke on #MonetaryPolicy and his economic outlook with the Economic Forum of #Albuquerque.
Read his full remarks here: https://bit.ly/3MhcAw7 #EconSky
Read his full remarks here: https://bit.ly/3MhcAw7 #EconSky
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Today at the Albuquerque Museum, Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid spoke on #MonetaryPolicy and his economic outlook with the Economic Forum of #Albuquerque.
Read his full remarks here: https://bit.ly/3MhcAw7 #EconSky
Read his full remarks here: https://bit.ly/3MhcAw7 #EconSky
📈 Fraud losses hit $12.5B in 2024 — up 25% from 2023. Scammers are getting more creative with AI, social media & apps. Watch this video for insights on:
✅ The most costly #scams
✅ A fraud victim's lessons learned
How do you think the #payments industry can help fight fraud? https://bit.ly/3XAel9P
✅ The most costly #scams
✅ A fraud victim's lessons learned
How do you think the #payments industry can help fight fraud? https://bit.ly/3XAel9P
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
📈 Fraud losses hit $12.5B in 2024 — up 25% from 2023. Scammers are getting more creative with AI, social media & apps. Watch this video for insights on:
✅ The most costly #scams
✅ A fraud victim's lessons learned
How do you think the #payments industry can help fight fraud? https://bit.ly/3XAel9P
✅ The most costly #scams
✅ A fraud victim's lessons learned
How do you think the #payments industry can help fight fraud? https://bit.ly/3XAel9P
🍎 Heads up #KansasCity, Homeschool Day at our Money Museum is coming! Feb. 25 at 1:00 pm
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
🍎 Heads up #KansasCity, Homeschool Day at our Money Museum is coming! Feb. 25 at 1:00 pm
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
A great field trip: • Hands-on activity • Tour • All ages • Free • No registration required
More info: https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Drop a 🙋 if you're coming & share this with your homeschool community! #KCsky
📢New Research:
Economist Emily Pollard examined what is behind the declining enrollment at community colleges. She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO #EconSky #HigherEd
Economist Emily Pollard examined what is behind the declining enrollment at community colleges. She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO #EconSky #HigherEd
February 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
📢New Research:
Economist Emily Pollard examined what is behind the declining enrollment at community colleges. She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO #EconSky #HigherEd
Economist Emily Pollard examined what is behind the declining enrollment at community colleges. She found that a strong job market seems to be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO #EconSky #HigherEd
It's Fed #FactFriday: Federal Reserve banknotes are a blend of 25% linen and 75% cotton. Currency paper has tiny red and blue synthetic fibers of various lengths evenly distributed throughout the paper. 💵 #DidYouKnow
February 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
It's Fed #FactFriday: Federal Reserve banknotes are a blend of 25% linen and 75% cotton. Currency paper has tiny red and blue synthetic fibers of various lengths evenly distributed throughout the paper. 💵 #DidYouKnow
🚜 A look at farm loan activity in Q4 2025:
- Farmers took out more loans for operating expenses, and the loan sizes were larger.
- This is due to higher farm production costs.
- Payback periods got longer.
- Farm loan interest rates dropped. https://bit.ly/46pezoK
- Farmers took out more loans for operating expenses, and the loan sizes were larger.
- This is due to higher farm production costs.
- Payback periods got longer.
- Farm loan interest rates dropped. https://bit.ly/46pezoK
February 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🚜 A look at farm loan activity in Q4 2025:
- Farmers took out more loans for operating expenses, and the loan sizes were larger.
- This is due to higher farm production costs.
- Payback periods got longer.
- Farm loan interest rates dropped. https://bit.ly/46pezoK
- Farmers took out more loans for operating expenses, and the loan sizes were larger.
- This is due to higher farm production costs.
- Payback periods got longer.
- Farm loan interest rates dropped. https://bit.ly/46pezoK
📢 New Data Tool:
Kansas City Fed researchers have developed 2 new monthly measures to provide more timely estimates of the tightness of labor markets and stance of monetary policy. 📊 https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky
Kansas City Fed researchers have developed 2 new monthly measures to provide more timely estimates of the tightness of labor markets and stance of monetary policy. 📊 https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky
February 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM
📢 New Data Tool:
Kansas City Fed researchers have developed 2 new monthly measures to provide more timely estimates of the tightness of labor markets and stance of monetary policy. 📊 https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky
Kansas City Fed researchers have developed 2 new monthly measures to provide more timely estimates of the tightness of labor markets and stance of monetary policy. 📊 https://bit.ly/4bQJ3DZ #EconSky
2025 saw more bank mergers involving community banks. (127 mergers total, the most since 2021.) The margin gap may explain why.
Sellers:
ROAA 0.6%
Loan growth 0.5%
Core deposit growth 0.4%
Buyers:
ROAA 1.1%
Loan growth 4.7%
Core deposit growth 3.8%
Full report: https://bit.ly/3NKfJVD #Banking
Sellers:
ROAA 0.6%
Loan growth 0.5%
Core deposit growth 0.4%
Buyers:
ROAA 1.1%
Loan growth 4.7%
Core deposit growth 3.8%
Full report: https://bit.ly/3NKfJVD #Banking
February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
2025 saw more bank mergers involving community banks. (127 mergers total, the most since 2021.) The margin gap may explain why.
Sellers:
ROAA 0.6%
Loan growth 0.5%
Core deposit growth 0.4%
Buyers:
ROAA 1.1%
Loan growth 4.7%
Core deposit growth 3.8%
Full report: https://bit.ly/3NKfJVD #Banking
Sellers:
ROAA 0.6%
Loan growth 0.5%
Core deposit growth 0.4%
Buyers:
ROAA 1.1%
Loan growth 4.7%
Core deposit growth 3.8%
Full report: https://bit.ly/3NKfJVD #Banking
AI could reshape agriculture, but impacts may vary by region.
Row-crop states (Midwest/Plains): fewer workers → more jobs AI could enhance. Specialty-crop states (CA/FL): more labor needed → smaller AI gains.
Know someone interested in the future of ag? Share this resource. https://bit.ly/48wnmY7
Row-crop states (Midwest/Plains): fewer workers → more jobs AI could enhance. Specialty-crop states (CA/FL): more labor needed → smaller AI gains.
Know someone interested in the future of ag? Share this resource. https://bit.ly/48wnmY7
February 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
AI could reshape agriculture, but impacts may vary by region.
Row-crop states (Midwest/Plains): fewer workers → more jobs AI could enhance. Specialty-crop states (CA/FL): more labor needed → smaller AI gains.
Know someone interested in the future of ag? Share this resource. https://bit.ly/48wnmY7
Row-crop states (Midwest/Plains): fewer workers → more jobs AI could enhance. Specialty-crop states (CA/FL): more labor needed → smaller AI gains.
Know someone interested in the future of ag? Share this resource. https://bit.ly/48wnmY7
From the latest Beige Book:
In the Tenth District, labor markets improved, with turnover easing, labor productivity improving, and continued high labor absorption. https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ
In the Tenth District, labor markets improved, with turnover easing, labor productivity improving, and continued high labor absorption. https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ
January 31, 2026 at 5:57 PM
From the latest Beige Book:
In the Tenth District, labor markets improved, with turnover easing, labor productivity improving, and continued high labor absorption. https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ
In the Tenth District, labor markets improved, with turnover easing, labor productivity improving, and continued high labor absorption. https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ
It's Fed #FactFriday: J. Roger Guffey, the 7th president of the Kansas City Fed, served 3 years with U.S. Army intelligence in Germany in the 1950s. ⌛ #History
January 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
It's Fed #FactFriday: J. Roger Guffey, the 7th president of the Kansas City Fed, served 3 years with U.S. Army intelligence in Germany in the 1950s. ⌛ #History
If you're coming to #KansasCity for spring break, add the Money Museum to your list.
💲 Free admission, no tickets required
💲 You can take your picture next to $40 million
💲 The @kcstreetcar.org stops near by
Share this with someone planning a Kansas City trip! https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
💲 Free admission, no tickets required
💲 You can take your picture next to $40 million
💲 The @kcstreetcar.org stops near by
Share this with someone planning a Kansas City trip! https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
January 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
If you're coming to #KansasCity for spring break, add the Money Museum to your list.
💲 Free admission, no tickets required
💲 You can take your picture next to $40 million
💲 The @kcstreetcar.org stops near by
Share this with someone planning a Kansas City trip! https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
💲 Free admission, no tickets required
💲 You can take your picture next to $40 million
💲 The @kcstreetcar.org stops near by
Share this with someone planning a Kansas City trip! https://bit.ly/3jmD5zp
Random trivia you didn't know you needed today:
Every current U.S. bank note, whether it's a $1 bill or $100 bill, is 6.14 inches long. 📏
Share this with your favorite trivia buff!
Every current U.S. bank note, whether it's a $1 bill or $100 bill, is 6.14 inches long. 📏
Share this with your favorite trivia buff!
January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Random trivia you didn't know you needed today:
Every current U.S. bank note, whether it's a $1 bill or $100 bill, is 6.14 inches long. 📏
Share this with your favorite trivia buff!
Every current U.S. bank note, whether it's a $1 bill or $100 bill, is 6.14 inches long. 📏
Share this with your favorite trivia buff!
It's Fed #FactFriday: Starting in 1961, amid the Cold War and global concerns about nuclear threats, the Kansas City Fed rented underground storage vaults and office space in salt mines as part of its records management program until 1997. 📂 #DidYouKnow
January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
It's Fed #FactFriday: Starting in 1961, amid the Cold War and global concerns about nuclear threats, the Kansas City Fed rented underground storage vaults and office space in salt mines as part of its records management program until 1997. 📂 #DidYouKnow
📊 New January services data:
➡️ Regional services activity increased modestly
➡️ Employment continued to decline
Read selected survey comments in these slides or read the full report at https://bit.ly/45u3TVA #EconSky
➡️ Regional services activity increased modestly
➡️ Employment continued to decline
Read selected survey comments in these slides or read the full report at https://bit.ly/45u3TVA #EconSky
January 23, 2026 at 4:40 PM
📊 New January services data:
➡️ Regional services activity increased modestly
➡️ Employment continued to decline
Read selected survey comments in these slides or read the full report at https://bit.ly/45u3TVA #EconSky
➡️ Regional services activity increased modestly
➡️ Employment continued to decline
Read selected survey comments in these slides or read the full report at https://bit.ly/45u3TVA #EconSky
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about money? These engaging books make learning about the economy and personal finance simple, relatable, and even exciting: https://www.kansascityfed.org/education/childrens-literature/
Children's Literature
Books can improve children's literacy skills and introduce and reinforce economic and personal finance vocabulary and concepts. Use the lesson plans below that accompany the noted children's books in a classroom or at home to help reinforce key concepts...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about money? These engaging books make learning about the economy and personal finance simple, relatable, and even exciting: https://www.kansascityfed.org/education/childrens-literature/
📢 New January manufacturing data:
Regional manufacturing activity & employment was steady in Jan. Firms cited slowing domestic demand, geopolitical uncertainty & worker availability as concerns. Read selected comments in these slides. Find full report at https://bit.ly/49K6VGw #EconSky
Regional manufacturing activity & employment was steady in Jan. Firms cited slowing domestic demand, geopolitical uncertainty & worker availability as concerns. Read selected comments in these slides. Find full report at https://bit.ly/49K6VGw #EconSky
January 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM
📢 New January manufacturing data:
Regional manufacturing activity & employment was steady in Jan. Firms cited slowing domestic demand, geopolitical uncertainty & worker availability as concerns. Read selected comments in these slides. Find full report at https://bit.ly/49K6VGw #EconSky
Regional manufacturing activity & employment was steady in Jan. Firms cited slowing domestic demand, geopolitical uncertainty & worker availability as concerns. Read selected comments in these slides. Find full report at https://bit.ly/49K6VGw #EconSky
Researchers find job switching declines markedly with wealth—suggesting higher-wealth workers are more likely to be in well-matched, secure, and better-paying jobs. Workers in lower-wealth households appear more likely to switch jobs in pursuit of better opportunities. https://bit.ly/4r7N6Re
January 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Researchers find job switching declines markedly with wealth—suggesting higher-wealth workers are more likely to be in well-matched, secure, and better-paying jobs. Workers in lower-wealth households appear more likely to switch jobs in pursuit of better opportunities. https://bit.ly/4r7N6Re