Report
LIFE Survey Report – July 2026
This report is part of a quarterly series on key observations from the Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey. Data from the survey provide insight into consumers’ recent financial lives and their future expectations.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves the Third District, which covers Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania. We celebrate the rich history of our region and work to support a strong economy for the people and communities who call the Third District home.
Follow along as President Anna Paulson visits communities across the Third District to gain insights into regional economic conditions. Discover how these connections make a difference and how collaboration drives our mission forward.
News Release
Philadelphia Fed Names Skander Van den Heuvel Director of Research
21 Aug ’26
Van den Heuvel joins the Philadelphia Fed from the Federal Reserve Board, where he is currently senior associate director of the Division of Financial Stability.
“Not One Story, but Many”: Fed Policymakers Enhance Their Understanding of Rural Economies Through Outreach
President and CEO Anna Paulson joined other leaders from across the Fed System to discuss how rural communities are leveraging creativity, innovation, sustained effort, coordination, and intention to help strengthen America’s economy. Read more on Fed Communities.
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Indices
State Coincident Indexes
28 Aug ’26
Monthly index of general economic conditions for each of the 50 states
Page
Money in Motion Exhibit
04 Jun ’26
Money in Motion is a dynamic, interactive experience that brings monetary history to life. Open Monday–Friday year-round, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Last admission is at 4:00 p.m.)
Article
Beyond Steel: The Lehigh Valley's Next Success Story
10 Aug ’26
Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson traveled to Allentown in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley to explore how the region has transformed into a flourishing economic hub.
Event
Sep
10-11
2026
Higher Education Finance Research Conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia