Recent Economic Developments & Outlook

This presentation will provide attendees with a better understanding of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of employment and inflation, while exploring recent economic trends in the labor market, inflation readings, and the latest forecasts for the economy. Participants will also gain insight into the various inputs that inform monetary policy and how current economic developments factor into balancing the Fed’s dual mandate.

The presentation will also highlight economic research resources and interactive data tools produced by the San Francisco Fed, including a review of the Beige Book, as well as papers, articles, and blog posts covering topics such as AI, labor force participation trends, inflation expectations, and more.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, providing participants with an opportunity to further explore the topics and perspectives shared during the presentation.

CPE Learning Objectives:

• Explain the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of employment and inflation and its role in monetary policy.
• Identify recent trends in the labor market and inflation and their impact on the current economic outlook.
• Describe key economic factors and inputs used to inform Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
• Identify economic research resources and interactive data tools available through the San Francisco Fed, including the Beige Book.
• Discuss current economic topics, including AI, labor force participation trends, and inflation expectations, and their relevance to the broader economic environment.