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Community Tour: Wilmington

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson visited Wilmington, DE, to learn about how organizations are developing partnerships and collaborating to advance job and career opportunities in the area.

Discover Our District

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves the Third District, which covers Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania. The District’s economy is driven by a range of industries, including utilities, “eds and meds,” tourism, and agriculture. 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.

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Regional Spotlight: Introducing the Price and Inflation Expectations Survey

Economic Insights — The Philadelphia Fed's new Price and Inflation Expectations Survey measures Third District firms' expectations for themselves and the economy.

Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index

An index designed to track real business conditions at high observation frequency

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Monetary Policy

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What Drives Global Reserve Currency Dominance?

Research in Focus — Two Philadelphia Fed economists and their coauthor have developed a model that helps them identify the factors that can make a currency dominate international trade and finance.

Economic Outlook

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson shared her economic outlook at Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.

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2026

Call for Papers: 2026 Fintech and Financial Institutions Research Conference

Submissions due: December 31, 2025