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The Federal Reserve System includes 12 independent regional Reserve Banks located across the U.S. and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Philadelphia Fed is the home of the Federal Reserve’s Third District, serving Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania.

Speech

Discussion Points on “Private Canaries: The Value of Private-Sector Data for U.S. Monetary Policy Making”

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson shared her thoughts on a report on the value of private-sector data for U.S. monetary policymaking, following its presentation at the 2026 U.S. Monetary Policy Forum.

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News Release

Philadelphia Fed Survey: Businesses Anticipate Mixed Economic Conditions in 2026

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia surveyed members of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in November 2025. The survey found that while a majority of respondents expect activity for their own firms to improve in 2026, the outlook for regional business conditions is roughly split.