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Beige Book The Beige Book
Economic activity in the Twelfth District remained subdued during late July through late August. Upward price pressures eased for food and energy-intensive items, but price inflation remained significant overall, while wage pressures fell further. Released September 3, 2008
   
FedViews for July 2008 FedViews for July 2008
John Fernald, vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, states his views on the current economy and the outlook.
   
Partnership for Progress Partnership for Progress
The Fed has created the Partnership for Progress program to help minority banks confront their unique challenges, cultivate safe and sound practices, and compete more effectively in today’s marketplace.
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Preserving Communities Preserving Homeownership Foreclosure Resource Center
For the latest information on the Federal Reserve's efforts to mitigate the impact of foreclosures, including local data presentations and research reports, visit our new Foreclosure Resource Center.
   
President's Speech for September 5, 2008
The U.S. Economic Situation and the Challenges for Monetary Policy
Speech to Community Leaders Luncheon at the Los Angeles Rotary Club
Los Angeles, California
September 5, 2008
 
Economic Letter for September 19, 2008
The U.S. Economic Situation and the Challenges for Monetary Policy
This Letter is adapted from speeches delivered by Janet L. Yellen on September 4 and 5 in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
—Yellen; 2008-28-29
About the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
One of twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S. that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., serve as our nation's central bank.

Areas Served:

 Offices:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Idaho
Nevada		 Oregon
Utah
Washington
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands		 Los Angeles
Portland
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Phoenix

The largest District, it covers 36 percent of the nation's landmass, ranks first in the size of its economy, and is home to approximately 20 percent of the nation's population.