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President Paulson Sees Banking Innovation in Action on a “Gelt Bus”
27 Feb ’26
Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson visited Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to see how a community bank is addressing regional banking needs and to gain insights from local business leaders on economic conditions and impacts from artificial intelligence and automation.
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LIFE Survey Report – January 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.
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Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index
26 Feb ’26
An index designed to track real business conditions at high observation frequency
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Has Generative Artificial Intelligence Adoption Impacted Labor Demand at Third District Firms?
According to a survey from late October 2025, about half of the respondent firms in Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania are using generative artificial intelligence, but few see a need to reduce their workforce.
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The Geographic and Economic Implications of Working from Home
Economic Insights — More and more workers work from home. How will this affect different regions, and the economy?
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Apr
3
2026
2026 Fintech and Financial Institutions Research Conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia