Talking Points
"We expect modest increases in output in the second half of this year followed by somewhat stronger growth in 2010." —Chicago Fed President Charles Evans in a July 8 speech.
The Economy
CFMMI
+2.6% in July.

CFNAI
–0.74 in July.

Farmland Values
–3% in 2Q '09 over 2Q '08

'Beige Book'
Midwest Economic Activity Remained Weak in June and early July. offsite link

Michigan Retail Index
+4.0 for sales outlook
+3.8 for sales performance offsite link

Latest News

August 31, 2009 
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Farmland Values Down from Last Year
AgLetter reports Midwest farmland values lower in second quarter.
Chicago Fed Letter Icon Clearing and Settlement of Exchange Traded Derivatives
Chicago Fed Letter explains how clearing and settlement systems for exchange traded derivatives work.
One Chicago Suburb's Economy and Development offsite link
In a recent blog posting, Chicago Fed economists look at how Waukegan, Ill., has responded to challenges by examining assets, opportunities.
Chicago Fed Letter Icon Payments Pricing: Who Bears the Cost?
Chicago Fed Letter explores debates surrounding pricing of electronic payment services. (PDF,60KB)
Economic Perspectives Icon Investing over the Life Cycle
Article examines aspects of why people of different ages make various investment choices. (PDF,658KB)
Economic Perspectives Icon Potential Influence of Preannounced Tax Cuts
A look at the possible relationship between tax cut discussions in 2000 and the recession the following year. (PDF,643KB)
Chicago Fed Letter Icon Raising Automotive Fuel Efficiency
Chicago Fed Letter examines challenges of meeting stricter fuel economy standards for new vehicles. (PDF,210KB)
Profitwise News and Views Now Online
Latest issue examines concentrated poverty in Milwaukee.