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FRBSF Highlights
Beige Book The Beige Book
Economic activity weakened on net in the Twelfth District. Upward price pressures continued to ease overall, amidst very sluggish holiday season retail sales and a significant drop in manufacturing activity.
Released January 14, 2009
   
Discount Rate Change Discount Rate Change
The Board of Governors approved a 75-basis-point decrease in the discount rate to 1/2 percent. (learn more)
   
Board of Govenors of the Federal Reserve Information Regarding Recent Federal Reserve Actions
Comprehensive list of links to information related to recent Federal Reserve actions, including press releases, Federal Register notices, and other related information.
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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 January 15, 2009
The Outlook for 2009: Economic Turmoil and Policy Responses
Presentation to the Financial Women’s Association
San Francisco, California
January 15, 2009
 
Economic Letter for January 14, 2009
The Tech Pulse Index: Recent Trends in Tech-Sector Activity
This Letter describes how the Tech Pulse Index is computed and discusses what it suggests about the current health of the IT sector.
—Hobijn; 2009-03
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.