On May 8, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2020 is -34.9 percent, down from -17.6 percent on May 5. Please note that it does not capture the impact of COVID-19 beyond its impact on GDP source data and relevant economic reports that have already been released. View GDPNow for more details.

The Labor Report First Look offers an updated snapshot of current and historical employment data.

Learn about the Atlanta Fed's new data tool, which helps users monitor initial and continued claims for unemployment insurance.

A new macroblog post parses recent Atlanta Fed survey data about changes in firms’ outlook on the year ahead.

A new report from the Federal Reserve discusses the array of obstacles that communities must surmount in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Atlanta Fed has launched the Unemployment Claims Monitor, a tool that allows users to find information about initial and continued claims for unemployment insurance.

See our tips in Economy Matters about resources for people facing financial challenges.

The Home Ownership Affordability Monitor shows home ownership was becoming more affordable nationwide before the COVID-19 outbreak. Read Economy Matters for highlights.

This Economy Matters article examines the regional impact of bank branch closures and how some communities have coped with the resulting changes.

Economy Matters' "ViewPoint" examines regional banking, looking at asset quality, earnings, liquidity, and more.

Economy Matters looks into Atlanta Fed research on the possible impact of automation on certain sectors of the labor force.

The Economy Matters podcast features an Atlanta Fed economist who discusses his research into the digital revolution's impact on developing economies. 

Read Take On Payments to learn about some of the common fraud schemes criminals are using to go after EIPs.

On February 26, 2020, supervised banks and fintechs can speak with Fed staff about banking innovation.

What steps do you take to protect your credentials? Read Take On Payments for tips.

Economy Matters' "ViewPoint" looks at fintech's impact on mortgage lending in the Southeast.

Economy Matters looks at what bank examiners do to ensure that banks adhere to relevant laws in a fast-changing environment.

Cynthia Goodwin of the Atlanta Fed's Supervision, Regulation, and Credit division discusses 2018 in banking in a podcast.

We are very concerned about those suffering from the virus. Please also know that the Atlanta Fed is committed to fulfilling its public service mission. Read the full message.

A new report from the Federal Reserve discusses the array of obstacles that communities must surmount in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On February 26, 2020, supervised banks and fintechs can speak with Fed staff about banking innovation.

The Atlanta Fed has launched the Unemployment Claims Monitor, a tool that allows users to find information about initial and continued claims for unemployment insurance.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an op-ed on April 18 by Atlanta Fed president and CEO Raphael Bostic.

Track changes in the housing market with the Atlanta Fed's Home Ownership Affordability Monitor, or HOAM.

See our tips in Economy Matters about resources for people facing financial challenges.

Get a financial tip in Economy Matters about financial resources to address these uncertain times.

Learn how to keep your finances safe from identity theft and fraud.

Set your savings goals as part of America Saves Week.

The new video discusses how the Fed's interest rate changes affect our lives, with active-learning exercises accompanying the video.

This lesson allows students to "unlock" the mystery behind the math with answers that open a combination lock and solve a timeline puzzle.

Learn about the Atlanta Fed's new data tool, which helps users monitor initial and continued claims for unemployment insurance.

Partners Update examines recent research on tracking the spread of the virus to protect vulnerable citizens.

Track initial and continued claims for unemployment insurance—and claimant demographics—for each state and nationally with our weekly updated Unemployment Claims Monitor.

Read a Federal Reserve report on the challenges that U.S. communities are facing during the pandemic.

Our CED virtual listening tour collected real-time economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.

See articles by our community and economic development team on workforce and other issues related to COVID-19.