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A Quick History of the Christmas Tree Industry
A 1971 article from the St. Louis Fed's archives tracks how a holiday tradition became a booming business.
Are Low Interest Rates Better for Savers or Borrowers?
The obvious answer might seem to be borrowers. But when you factor in low inflation, savers can earn a higher real interest rate than they realized.
Mary Daly's Mentors Include Her Counselor, Professor--and Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen
From high school dropout to San Francisco Fed research director: In this Women in Economics podcast interview, Daly shares the importance of mentors.
President Bullard Speaks with High Schoolers
At a recent meeting, members of the St. Louis Fed's student board of directors were encouraged to learn technical skills and study economics.
15 Ways to Plug Leaks in Your Budget
From downgrading subscription services to reassessing little-used memberships, here's how to get more control of your budget.
Holiday Retail Trends, Past and Present(s)
Survey data showed Americans planning to spend $1,048 on average for the 2019 season, up 4% from 2018. Here's a look at seasonal sales and retailers' expectations.
The Impact of Mothers: Stories from Three Economists
Three women making their marks in the field of economics highlighted the power of mothers as mentors, role models and teachers in recent Women in Economics podcast episodes.
From Complex Supply Chains to Bottlenecks to Inflation
The process of making some products has grown more fragmented and complex, meaning now-global supply chains are more exposed to shocks, an economist said.
What an Economist Considers When Buying a Bottle of Wine
Research Officer Alex Monge-Naranjo discusses the economics in decisions, and shares his thoughts about being and becoming an economist.
Building on a Legacy of Service
Thousands of public servants have worked in commitment to a strong and resilient economy at the St. Louis Fed's main building since it opened in 1925.