July posts from the FRED Blog cover “free banking” and Bitcoin, the speed of selling houses, and the economics of the workweek.
Announcements
Tariffs
From Economic Synopses: Tariff increases have been associated with lower economic activity.
The Latest Research
Review Q2: At the intersection of cryptocurrency and monetary policy
When All Else Fails…
Get wise about the mechanisms and consequences of bankruptcy with Page One Economics.
Housing
Browse Economic Synopses for a three-part series on housing gridlock, the rise of renters, and 9-room houses.
Posted in Research Announcements, Top Story 4
Fintech
Read the latest commentary on financial and currency technology.
Posted in Research Announcements, Top Story 3
Housing, Part 3
Modest homes vs. mansions: Posh homes have risen in price and number, giving lower-tier buyers fewer options.
Housing, Part 2
Renters on the rise: The past 10 years have brought 20% more renters and the lowest homeownership rate since 1965.
Housing, Part 1
Housing gridlock: Owners are hanging on to their mid-priced homes, leaving fewer options for would-be buyers.
Pieces of Eight
Pieces of the Eighth District, that is. Get into Fed history with FRASER.
Posted in Research Announcements, Top Story 4
