Talking Points

"To apply for the capital program, banks should review the program information on the Treasury website and then consult with their primary federal regulator."
—U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in a recent statement on the Capital Purchase Program.

The Economy

CFMMI
–2.6% in September.

CFNAI
–2.57 in September.

Farmland Values
+15% in 2Q over 2Q '07.

'Beige Book'
Midwest Economic Activity Weak offsite link

Michigan Retail Index
–7.1 for sales outlook
+0.7 for sales performance offsite link

Latest News

November 05, 2008

Economist Discusses Chicago Business Cycles offsite link

In his most recent blog posting, economist Bill Testa talks about Chicago's employment and business conditions.

Poverty Report Offers Case Studies offsite link

A new Fed analysis includes information about parts of Milwaukee.

Recent Information on the Treasury Capital Purchase Program
Additional details on the plan are now available.

Chicago Fed President Offers Economic Update
Charles Evans speaks in central Wisconsin about U.S. economy.

Joint Statement Outlines Guidelines to Liquidity Programs offsite link

Agencies encourage participation in Treasury's Capital Purchase Program and FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.

Profitwise News and Views Now Online
Recent issue looks at strategies for improving economic mobility of workers.

Navigating the New World of Private Equity
Chicago Fed Letter looks at private equity in the recently changed financial environment.

Upcoming Events

Wisconsin Foreclosure Conference
November 6, 2008

Fresh Water and the Great Lakes Economic Future Symposium
November 10, 2008

Fair Lending/Fair Housing in the Foreclosure Crisis Symposium
November 13, 2008

Call for Papers/Save the Date–Bank Structure Conference
May 6-8, 2009

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