In the latest edition of Take Five with the St. Louis Fed, Senior Business Economist Kathleen Navin discusses Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC’s) September 17, 2025 policy statement, inflation, and her views on the economy.
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FOMC holds in June as uncertainty remains well positioned to respond to economic developments
In the latest edition of Take Five with the St. Louis Fed, Senior Business Economist Kathleen Navin discusses Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC’s) June 18, 2025 policy statement, inflation, and her views on the economy.
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The Federal Reserve System has developed a Cybersecurity Resources for Community Banks document. The resource document is a compilation of publicly available cybersecurity content for community bankers. The document includes links to potential sources of information, cybersecurity self-assessment tools, supervisory letters, Federal Reserve produced materials, and law enforcement contact information.
Read More about New - Cybersecurity Resources for Community Banks is Now AvailableU.S. and Eighth District Banks Face Challenges but End 2024 on Solid Footing

The U.S. commercial banking industry posted satisfactory earnings, asset quality and capital in 2024, with several indicators up from their 2023 levels. Banks in Eighth District states also fared well, with most states posting solid earnings that are on par with or surpass national averages, and asset quality and capital measures that exceeded those of their national peers.
Read More about U.S. and Eighth District Banks Face Challenges but End 2024 on Solid FootingStrong Earnings, Asset Quality Put U.S. Banks on Solid Ground

Overall, U.S. banks are in good condition with solid earnings, sound asset quality and regulatory capital levels above required minimums.
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