SF Fed Blog
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SF Fed Among Top Places to Work for LGBTQ Employees
The Human Rights Campaign has recognized the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as one of the best workplaces for LGBTQ employees. We’re proud to have earned a top score on the Corporate Equality Index for four years running.
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A Closer Look at Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act
SF Fed bank examiners took an in-depth look at the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Community Reinvestment Act. From their webinar, we learn about the ANPR process and ways to modernize the CRA.
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Three Lunar New Year Traditions You Can Participate in at Home
Happy Year of the Ox! Though things are still a bit different this year, here are three ways you can participate in Lunar New Year traditions.
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Employment/Rehiring Continues Its Rocky Road to Recovery
Though COVID-19 drove huge employment losses in early 2020, the 3rd quarter started to show signs of recovery. How are these gains seen across the District, and how do these losses affect income inequality going forward?
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How Did COVID-19 Impact Small Businesses in 2020’s Q3?
Small businesses in the Twelfth District are feeling the pain. See which sectors are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and which government programs are providing a lifeline.
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SF Fed Asks, “How Much Is Inequity Costing Us?”
SF Fed researchers found significant economic losses associated with gender and racial disparities in education and the labor market. In “The Economic Gains from Equity,” they share the potential economic growth that come with gender and racial equity.
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Confronting Inequity: A Framework for Change
The San Francisco Fed is taking concrete and measurable actions to increase racial equity in our organization and communities. Read about our new Framework for Change to see how we are holding ourselves accountable.
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SF Fed Launches Tool to Forecast COVID-19 Infections by County
Using the latest data on social distancing behavior, weather, vaccinations, and confirmed COVID-19 cases per capita, our Economic Research team’s new data page forecasts changes in COVID-19 infection rates across U.S. counties. Economist Dan Wilson explains how this new tool uses recent statistics to help project future infection growth.
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Four Lessons for the Future of Central Banking
SF Fed fintech policy advisor Kaitlin Asrow reflects on the 2020 Central Bank of the Future Conference and lessons from the past year, sharing takeaways that may be helpful as we strive for a more inclusive and equitable future.
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Strategies for Equitable Climate Finance
The impacts of climate change on the economy present urgent challenges, particularly for disadvantaged communities. In this post, Ian Galloway and Elizabeth Mattiuzzi share learnings on equitable climate finance from the 2020 Financial Innovations Roundtable.