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We look at credit conditions, including access to credit, and the general health of businesses in the district.
Recent Articles
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Small Business Credit Survey 2022 Report on Firms Owned by People of Color
Businesses owned by people of color faced more financial and operational challenges than their white-owned counterparts and often were less successful at obtaining the funding needed to weather the effects of the pandemic. Read More
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Potential Impacts of the War in Ukraine on the Fourth District
The Russia–Ukraine war has had significant effects on both countries’ exports, and trade partners worldwide have experienced interruptions in supplies. This District Data Brief examines how much our region’s economy may be affected by the disruptions. Read More
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Disruptions Are Expected to Persist, Prompting Some Firms to Rethink Supply Chain Management
Despite expectations that supply chain challenges would have subsided, disruptions continue. In response, some firms are making changes to the way that they manage their supply chains, and these changes are expected to be long-lasting. Read More
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Small Business Credit Survey 2022 Report on Employer Firms
Revenue and employment improved for small businesses since 2020, but performance largely lags prepandemic levels. Financing approval rates continued to trend lower than in years prior to the pandemic. Read More
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Smallest Firms Reveal Barriers to Economic Inclusion: Lessons from Pandemic Support Programs
Data from the Small Business Credit Survey and insights from community-based organizations prove to be invaluable tools for helping small businesses access the credit they need. Read More