💲Consumer spending remained flat, as modest declines in auto sales and general retail were offset by continued strength in travel, tourism, restaurants and drinking establishments. More in our Beige Book report: https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ #EconSky

Community Development Financial Institutions fill important gaps in the financial system, but these organizations face major challenges. https://bit.ly/4xAbXQS

Teachers - a new free econ ed lesson plan is ready to be added to your class curriculum next year. Download it here: https://bit.ly/4gTjggE

We have released our 3rd quarter CRE Index. It indicates: ➡️ Commercial real estate activity rose across several market metrics. ➡️ The value of the index showed a moderate increase from 0.21 to 0.52 during the second quarter of 2026. https://bit.ly/3QQsFIe.

We're partnering with @richmondfed.bsky.social for the Investing in Rural America Conference (Sept 30 – Oct 2). Join us in Asheville, NC to explore how rural places build economic resilience. Register here: https://bit.ly/4xwTaGd #InvestRuralUSA

Community banks today depend more than ever on the money they earn from net income interest, even though those earnings have gotten smaller over time. https://bit.ly/3T9H5H6

Did you know? By law, both old- and new-design Federal Reserve notes remain legal tender and maintain their face value, regardless of when they were issued. You can find more interesting info about U.S. currency at https://t.co/JGIl0d5AMl

If you've wondered what "stablecoins" are, this explainer is for you. https://bit.ly/4eiOlsx

💵 We all know what it feels like to hold a $1 bill in our hands, but have you ever thought about how much it actually weighs? No matter the denomination, each U.S. banknote weighs approximately 1 gram.

Our Q1 Small Business Lending Survey indicates lending and outstanding loan balances increased compared to Q4. https://bit.ly/4vBPsdc #Finance

🏭 NEW manufacturing data: Regional manufacturing activity rose moderately in June and prices continued to increase. Price indexes reached their highest levels since 2022. https://bit.ly/319NaZm

Assembling funds for an #AffordableHousing development can feel like a game of Jenga. https://bit.ly/4xwLpA7 #CommunityDevelopment

🏦 Community Banking Bulletin ********** Core deposits as a percentage of total deposits at community banks are near 15-year lows. https://bit.ly/4u1Vd1X

⌛ Who remembers their first day at work? 🔆 Welcoming our bright 32 summer interns across 13 departments takes us back. 🪴 We can’t wait to see them grow as they build confidence and new skills that will last them long after the summer ends!

Tribal governments across the country are invited to participate in the Survey of Native Nations by Aug. 1. The Federal Reserve's Center for Indian Country Development is working with tribal governments to strengthen public finance data in Indian Country. https://bit.ly/3Vfipef

Looking back at last week's community outreach in Omaha - Nate Kauffman, our senior vice president, economist & Omaha Branch executive, visited with small businesses on South 24th Street. These conversations are vital for bridging the gap between data and people's everyday experiences.

MUSEUM VISITORS: Access and visitor hours for our Money Museum in #KansasCity will change in June and July. Check our website for more info prior to your visit: https://bit.ly/4ud0qV2

Today, in a speech at the Reykjavík Economic Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland, Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid spoke about the local and the global in monetary policy. Read his remarks here: https://bit.ly/3S8LDwV #EconSky

Kansas City Fed Economist Emily Pollard examined why enrollment has been declining at community colleges. She found that a strong job marke may be keeping workers in the labor force. Decreased returns to an associate degree may also be a factor. https://bit.ly/4bEjpSO #EconSky #EducationalResearch

The #energy shock from the Middle East conflict may mean greater severance tax revenue for Rocky Mountain states. https://bit.ly/4to7yNV #Oil

Nearly 90 students attended the Stellar Teller celebration at our Omaha Branch. This annual event recognizes students who take part in their school's savings program facilitated by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. #PersonalFinance

Technological changes have been the primary reason so few new banks have formed in recent years. https://bit.ly/4u9TSXT #EconSky

Weakness in the U.S. crop sector in recent years has raised concerns about farm financial conditions. But farm-level estimates of solvency and liquidity suggest that aggregate financial stress remains limited. bit.ly/48X2w3r #EconSky

Our President & CEO Jeff Schmid spoke at the Future of Banking Conference today on how leveraging foundational infrastructure—particularly instant #payments—can strengthen positioning while maintaining the trust & relationships of community banking. Full speech: https://bit.ly/4ubdz1x #EconSky

New from the Kansas City Fed: "Can Healthcare Labor Supply Keep Up with Aging-Driven Demand?" by Elior Cohen, senior economist 🔗: https://bit.ly/4tLNdmx #EconSky https://bit.ly/4tLNdmx

Did you know the region we serve is nearly 1,000 miles wide? That's why our Community Development Advisory Council has been vital to our work for the past 25 years. https://bit.ly/4cm6Sln

Uncovering where #stablecoins are held and how they're used provides 3 key insights: 🔘 Stablecoins are rarely used for payments. 🔘 Stablecoin infrastructure lacks interoperability. 🔘 Stablecoins' ecosystem is predominantly tied to crypto finance. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4eeZmeL

From the Tenth District #BeigeBook: Several manufacturing firms in the district reported suppliers adding automatic surcharges tied to rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions. https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ #EconSky

From the Tenth District #BeigeBook: Tenth District employment levels remained flat, with firms prioritizing workflow optimization and productivity, particularly with back-office staff. https://bit.ly/3vuGKkJ 💼 #EconSky

It's garage sale season. As you hawk your household extras, know how to spot counterfeit money. The U.S. Currency Education Program has tips on how to authenticate your money: https://bit.ly/4cbTUEN