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FRASER Turns 20

Celebrate 20 years of economic history with this blog post highlighting some of the treasures added to the collection since FRASER's founding on July 1, 2004
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Publications of the Works Progress Administration

The Works Progress Administration was a New Deal agency employing millions of job-seekers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads. From its creation in May 1935 until June 1943, the WPA's programs strove to lessen the widespread unemployment of the Great Depression. 
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July 31, 2024
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Minutes and Documents from the July 30-31, 2024 FOMC Meeting

Documents include the Statement (Including Implementation Note), Press Conference Transcript, and Beige Book.
July 29, 2024
The most current issues of the Board of Governors’ H.10 and G.5 statistical releases

The H.10 weekly release contains daily rates of exchange of major currencies against the U.S. dollar, the G.5 is the monthly release.
July 23, 2024
Eighth District Beige Book, 2006-2016

Summary of current economic conditions based on mostly qualitative information gathered directly from sources in the St. Louis Fed’s Eighth District.
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FRASER Features
FRASER Features: Celebrating 20 Years of Treasures

Celebrate FRASER's 20th birthday with a look back at some of our favorite treasures.

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Uncurrent Events: Women of the FOMC

Revisit our coverage of the Women of the FOMC with this 2024 update, featuring the newest women to join the committee and more historical pioneers.

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FRASER Features: Presidents of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Find out about the 110-year history of the leadership of the St. Louis Fed and the people who have served as its president.

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Commercial and Financial Chronicle

A weekly newspaper representing the industrial and commercial interests of the United States.
Determinants of Business Fixed Investment

H. Stuart Knight appointed Director, Secret Service, November 7, 1973