/tags/federal-reserve-bank-of-st-louis Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 10 May 2024 15:55:28 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-10/many-young-adults-face-economic-insecurity-and-depression-finds-new-st-louis-fed-report The St. Louis Fed’s 2024 economic equity report on young adults, ages 18-24, shows that many have no income, struggle with mental health and face varying degrees of financial stability by race. Fri, 10 May 2024 15:55:28 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-10/many-young-adults-face-economic-insecurity-and-depression-finds-new-st-louis-fed-report Elaine Cha /economy-business/2023-11-22/inflation-is-easing-but-consumers-are-still-feeling-it-heading-into-the-holidays Spending from consumers largely held up in the face of concerns of a recession or that it would just drop off, but there’s a limit to how much people are willing to shoulder higher costs. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:44:38 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-22/inflation-is-easing-but-consumers-are-still-feeling-it-heading-into-the-holidays Eric Schmid /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-12/quality-child-care-is-hard-to-find-and-it-impacts-families-the-child-and-economy Two-income households are opting to make due with a single salary, but not everyone can afford that luxury. What does that mean for our collective futures? Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:26:47 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-12/quality-child-care-is-hard-to-find-and-it-impacts-families-the-child-and-economy Miya Norfleet /economy-business/2023-03-24/st-louis-economy-is-noticeably-different-a-year-into-the-feds-interest-rate-hikes “The sectors of the economy where people are borrowing money, those are the sectors that have seen the most immediate effects of these interest rate increases,” said a local economist. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:42:10 GMT /economy-business/2023-03-24/st-louis-economy-is-noticeably-different-a-year-into-the-feds-interest-rate-hikes Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-10-06/fed-program-attempts-to-diversify-economics-field-by-going-into-classrooms The program aims to make economics engaging and relevant for students of color who are historically underrepresented in the field. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:22:20 GMT /economy-business/2022-10-06/fed-program-attempts-to-diversify-economics-field-by-going-into-classrooms Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-03-18/missouri-women-earn-thousands-less-than-men-lack-of-childcare-is-a-major-reason Women are more likely to work in lower-paying jobs that don't offer benefits, such as paid family leave or flexible hours. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:46:56 GMT /economy-business/2022-03-18/missouri-women-earn-thousands-less-than-men-lack-of-childcare-is-a-major-reason Shahla Farzan /economy-business/2022-01-26/how-wealth-inequality-shapes-life-in-the-st-louis-region © 2024 �������� is taking the next year to unpack how wealth inequality impacts our region in a series of stories. Here’s your guide to understanding the basics. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:12:59 GMT /economy-business/2022-01-26/how-wealth-inequality-shapes-life-in-the-st-louis-region Corinne Ruff /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-11-30/how-shopping-local-can-help-shore-up-st-louis Local shop owner Debra Hunter and the Federal Reserve’s Bill Rodgers joined “St. Louis on the Air” to discuss why local shopping makes good sense, especially as communities seek to recover from economic crisis. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:07:48 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-11-30/how-shopping-local-can-help-shore-up-st-louis Evie Hemphill /economy-business/2021-10-21/pandemic-economic-recovery-is-still-years-away-for-low-and-moderate-income-families A new nationwide survey conducted by experts at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found that organizations serving low- to moderate-income communities expect a slow recovery. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:09:45 GMT /economy-business/2021-10-21/pandemic-economic-recovery-is-still-years-away-for-low-and-moderate-income-families Corinne Ruff /economy-business/2021-05-05/census-estimates-show-st-louis-region-population-stayed-steady-in-past-year St. Louis and St. Louis County saw the largest population decreases while St. Charles, Jefferson and Lincoln counties had the largest gains. Wed, 05 May 2021 22:57:41 GMT /economy-business/2021-05-05/census-estimates-show-st-louis-region-population-stayed-steady-in-past-year Eric Schmid