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Economy Matters Podcast

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Monetary Policy
Southeast United States
Federal Reserve
Beige Book
Florida
Atlanta
Housing Affordability
Raphael Bostic
Atlanta Federal Reserve
Regional Economic Information Network
Home Ownership Affordability Monitor
Mortgage Rates

The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people's daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

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Latest Episodes

What's in your wallet? This episode of the podcast explores recent changes in the US payments ecosystem, which has expanded considerably with the introduction of new technologies and services.

On the eve of his retirement as president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed, Raphael Bostic has much to look back on with pride and satisfaction. Bostic joins the Economy Matters podcast to reflect on his work at the Reserve Bank.

The once red-hot southeastern housing market has cooled a bit in recent months. What factors are behind the cooling off? An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains.

The Beige Book occupies an important, yet often little understood, role in the monetary policymaking process. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features Atlanta Fed staff directly involved in preparing material for the Beige Book.

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Recent Guests

Claire Green
Center Director in the Bank's Payments Forum
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Payments Forum
Episode: "We're at a Cusp Now in Payments": Discussing the Evolving Payments System
Raphael Bostic
Atlanta Fed President and CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Episode: "A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure
Dominic Pervience
Subject matter expert in the Atlanta Fed's Supervision and Regulation Division; maintains the Home Ownership Affordability Monitor
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Episode: "Homebuilder Sentiment Is Very Low at the Moment": A Discussion of Housing Trends in the Southeast
Michelle Dennard
Representative from the Atlanta Fed, part of RAIN
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Episode: "We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book
Sara Arteaga
Official involved in compiling Beige Book inputs and subsequent analyses
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Episode: "We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book

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"We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book
Q: Explain what the Beige Book is, but in just one sentence.
The Beige Book is a snapshot of how the US economy is doing right now, told through real-world stories and summaries gathered from business leaders, financial institutions, workers, and community organizations, which collectively illustrate the day-to-day experiences of the economy.
"A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure
Q: Are there any specific experiences you've had that have shaped your approach to leadership at the Fed?
Earlier roles at HUD and other institutions taught me the importance of being present, asking questions, and listening deeply to people's experiences. Reading feedback, hosting town halls, and creating spaces where staff feel heard helped me build trust and align resources with what people actually need. Those experiences reinforced that leadership is about serving others and enabling them to contribute their best work.
"We're at a Cusp Now in Payments": Discussing the Evolving Payments System
Q: Why do we collect this information and how is it used beyond academic discussion?
The data guide policymakers and payments operators by showing how innovation affects behavior, informing decisions related to cash processing, consumer protection, and the evolution of payment rules and infrastructure.
"We're at a Cusp Now in Payments": Discussing the Evolving Payments System
Q: Can you briefly describe how you collect this information and ensure national representativeness?
A national, USC-sourced survey panel uses address-based sampling to recruit participants reflecting the US population; respondents report all payments daily with details like amount, merchant type, and whether a device was used.
"Homebuilder Sentiment Is Very Low at the Moment": A Discussion of Housing Trends in the Southeast
Q: How do mortgage rates affect the residential real estate market today?
He notes rates have moderated from pandemic highs but remain elevated, keeping affordability historically stressed. While rate declines help, they are not enough to dramatically stimulate demand given high prices and ongoing economic uncertainty, particularly in Southeast markets. He also mentions the long-term average rate context and the importance of regional price dynamics.

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