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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 16m

Two export-heavy economies, two different growth paths: Unlike Mexico, China industrialized as it opened up, evolved its export mix, and benefitted from structural advantages like a stronger financial system. More in our new QR from Xing Xu & @tkehoe.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/3V2Ac8A

Openness and Growth: A Comparison of the Experiences of China and Mexico, Timothy J. Kehoe, Xing Xu, QR Quarterly Review

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 20h

Today's Minneapolis Fed economists carry on our strong tradition of leading developments in the theory of trade, monetary, and international economics. Senior Econ Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social has this overview. https://bit.ly/42DSFvz

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 22h

LIVE NOW: President Kashkari is participating in a conversation with OpenAI's Ronnie Chatterji on #AI and the economy at @startribune.com's North Star Summit. Conversation is being moderated by @apnews.com Josh Boak. Tune in to view: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 22h

How can state & local governments—especially in smaller cities & rural areas—support #housing production & affordability? On November 6, join us (in person in Bismarck, or via livestream) for an event featuring insights from national & state-level experts. https://bit.ly/3VT86wG.

Housing Needs and Opportunities in North Dakota | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

An event exploring housing market trends and strategies in smaller cities and rural areas

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 23h

President Kashkari will participate in a conversation with OpenAI's Ronnie Chatterji on #AI and the economy at @startribune.com North Star Summit today 10:30-11:15am CT. Conversation will be moderated by @apnews.com's Josh Boak. Watch live: https://www.minneapolisfed.org/live

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 1d

Most #MinimumWage research focuses on short-run empirical findings or a theoretical long-run steady state. Our economist Patrick Kehoe & co-authors model the essential transition effects to understand the optimal balance of minimum wage and tax policies. https://bit.ly/4jki97P #EconSky

The Macroeconomic Dynamics of Labor Market Policies | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 1d

Senior management of the Minneapolis Fed met last week with members of our Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), who provide valuable insights into economic and banking conditions in in the Ninth District.

You can learn more our advisory councils here: https://bit.ly/46EoE1S

A group photo of the Minneapolis Fed's Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 1d

Where and how much are tariffs showing up in consumer prices? Daily retail price data analyzed by Harvard Business School Pricing Lab give a more detailed view than government statistics. @jeffhorwich.bsky.social breaks down the data with economist and Pricing Lab co-founder Alberto Cavallo.

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Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute @oiginstitute.bsky.social · 1d

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Institute Research Conference, a showcase of frontier-style research that the Institute engages with and supports.

Register now and we'll send you a calendar invite with the livestream link 👇

https://bit.ly/4gSFopm #EconSky

2025 Institute Research Conference, November 13, 2025, Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to Joseph M. for this week's employee photo submission for Views from the Ninth. This photo of downtown #Minneapolis and the Mississippi River was taken at one end of the Stone Arch Bridge.

A view of downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi river from the end of the stone arch bridge

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 4d

How can state & local governments—especially in smaller cities & rural areas—support #housing production & affordability? On November 6, join us (in person in Bismarck, or via livestream) for an event featuring insights from national & state-level experts. https://bit.ly/3VT86wG.

Housing Needs and Opportunities in North Dakota | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

An event exploring housing market trends and strategies in smaller cities and rural areas

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 4d

Who's participating in shared work? In a new article based on data and analysis from the State of Michigan, we look at who's taking part in shared work programs, which provide unemployment benefits to workers whose hours are cut during business downturns. https://t.co/LzGnStARU3 #EconSky

Who gets unemployment benefits for shared work? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

New data on short-time compensation in Michigan illuminate a key program supporting workers whose hours are reduced

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 4d

From retired grandparents to micro-businesses, informal child care providers are the unsung heroes of the child care ecosystem, filling crucial gaps when licensed care is unaffordable or unavailable. @tuuyentran.bsky.social shares⬇️
https://bit.ly/3W8GOmp #childcare

Who do parents call when professional child care is out of reach? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Surveys show grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a whole village of others step in to help

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 4d

No one doubts the benefits of building a nest egg. But who should save more, and how to help them do so, is murkier. @lisacamnermckay.bsky.social looks at obstacles & innovative ideas to increase saving among Americans.  Find the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Ep09u5

Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 4d

Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses that take the annual Small Business Credit Survey and help the #FederalReserve obtain vital info on the current business climate: https://bit.ly/3IBovTz

Respond now! Small business credit survey

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 6d

Farm bankruptcies remain low overall, but they're climbing both in the Ninth District and nationwide. This article delves into the factors driving the rise. https://bit.ly/4gR7Vfb

Farm bankruptcies have increased in the Ninth District, keeping some farmers afloat | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 6d

The *avg* American entrepreneur makes 60% more than someone working for a paycheck...even as *most* entrepreneurs make less. Dive into new analysis of extensive tax records by our consultants Anmol Bhandari & Ellen McGrattan of @hellerhurwicz.bsky.social + coauthors. https://bit.ly/4gxpdxv

tax data reveal rewards and risks of self-employment, new research brief

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 6d

In case you missed it-- President Kashkari joined @mprnews.org guest host @catharinerichert.bsky.social and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell Tuesday to discuss interest rates, inflation, and jobs as well as take listeners' calls. https://bit.ly/4nvvnkx

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on interest rates, inflation, jobs and what's next

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talk about interest rates, inflation, the job market and what it all means for Minnesotans with Federal Reserve Ban...

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 7d

CDFIs serve markets underserved by traditional finance. At the MN CDFI Coalition Conference, Minneapolis Fed SVP Alene Tchourumoff shared insights from the Federal Reserve 2025 CDFI Survey, reflecting input from 450 CDFI leaders. Explore the findings: https://bit.ly/46IgPbg

In a conference room at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Senior Vice President Alene Tchourumoff stands at a podium and speaks to a group of people who are seated at tables. Two large screens on the wall behind her display her presentation slides. The occasion is the MN CDFI Coalition Conference on September 16, 2025.

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 7d

Do tariffs affect the natural rate of interest? In the new QR @neilmehrotra.bsky.social & Michael Waugh find that by raising cost & depressing demand for capital, tariffs can drive r-star lower in the short-run--w/ lower policy rates needed to support employment. https://bit.ly/42gsD1I

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Natural Rate of Interest | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 7d

Interpreting the latest twists and turns on tariffs begins with solid economic theory on trade. Senior Econ Writer @jeffhorwich.bsky.social introduces some of the innovative Minneapolis Fed economists who are watching the big picture. https://bit.ly/42DSFvz

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Paul Wallace @ptwall.bsky.social · 7d

You can catch @minneapolisfed.bsky.social President Neel Kashkari live now this morning (9/30) on @mprnews.org with @angeladavismpr.bsky.social and Chris Farrell. #econsky

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 7d

While some worry about the negative impacts #AI may have on our future, @lukasfreund.bsky.social is researching who and how they may benefit. Read about his current and future research in the newest installment of Inquiring Minds. https://bit.ly/3I6HHIN

Inquiring minds: Q&A with Lukas Freund | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 8d

What is the #BeigeBook?

Join our Beige Book team for “Conversations with the Fed” on Oct 1, 2–3 PM CT. Learn more about where the Beige Book came from, how it got its name, how it tracks real-time economic trends, and why we have won multiple Beigie Awards.

Register: https://bit.ly/4mgnZIf

Conversations with the Fed: The Beige Book | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Fed @minneapolisfed.bsky.social · 8d

The Center for Indian Country Development is collaborating with tribal governments to address a long-standing data gap in Indian Country: the need for high-quality public finance data. Learn more about the Survey of Native Nations in a new article: https://bit.ly/4nPX5bq

Expanded Survey of Native Nations pilot advances understanding of tribal public finances | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

With participation of tribes from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast, second phase of survey facilitates further research-based insights on tribal treasuries

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