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We look at trends and current conditions in the district’s banking and financial services industry.
Recent Articles
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What’s the Most Helpful Way to Measure COVID-19 Deaths?
Policymakers are exploring ways to reduce the number of novel coronavirus infections without resorting to broad-based economic shutdowns. Face coverings can help reduce the spread of the virus, but only with widespread use. Read More
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Partnership Connects Pittsburgh’s Small Businesses to Paycheck Protection Program Funds
Community partnerships are essential for local responsiveness during a crisis. Just one such Pittsburgh partnership led to saving more than 100 jobs and securing more than $1.3 million in PPP funds. Read More
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Consumer Attitudes, Face Coverings, and COVID-19
Policymakers are exploring ways to reduce the number of novel coronavirus infections without resorting to broad-based economic shutdowns. Face coverings can help reduce the spread of the virus, but only with widespread use. Read More
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Fintech Lending Expands Small Businesses’ Options
Online fintech lending provides alternatives to traditional lending and has noticeably expanded the finance market, particularly for small businesses that might otherwise not obtain funding. But there’s room to improve.
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Small Business Credit Survey 2020 Report on Employer Firms
The Federal Reserve Banks’ Small Business Credit Survey 2020 Report on Employer Firms examines findings of a national survey of small business owners fielded in late 2019. As policymakers implement programs to help small businesses weather the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, this report provides important baseline data on small firms’ performance, financing positions, and relationships with lending institutions prior to the onset of the crisis. Read More