What’s Behind the Recent Slump in Consumer Sentiment?
Gascon, Charles S.; Martorana, Joseph (2024-01-04)
Though some indicators point to a strong economy, consumer sentiment has slumped. An analysis suggests this may be due to weaker growth in real personal income.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Labor Market Conditions Have Eased, but Why? A State-Level View
Gascon, Charles S.; Martorana, Joseph (2024-02-22)
An analysis examines how changes in labor supply and labor demand contributed to loosening state and national job market conditions in 2023.
The Regional Economist

Eighth District Businesses Report Moderating Inflationary Pressures
Gascon, Charles S.; Jefferson, Nathan; Martorana, Joseph (2024-04-02)
A recent survey of firms in the Eighth District suggests that consumer price growth is expected to keep slowing in 2024, though most firms also reported that they still have at least some ability to pass on higher costs.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Historical Disinflation Episodes: Which Falls First, Goods or Services?
Gascon, Charles S.; Martorana, Joseph (2024-04-17)
What does it take to bring inflation back down to target? Historically, goods inflation slows first, followed by a longer period in which services inflation slows.
Economic Synopses , Issue 9 , Pages 2 pages