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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City analyzes impact of technology spending on bank performance

March 5, 2026

A new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shows that increased technology spending by banks is linked to higher profitability and lower loan default rates. However, smaller banks may face challenges keeping up with these investments due to cost barriers.

Jeff Schmid, President and CEO at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - Denver Branch

Kansas City Fed leaders visit Albuquerque to engage with local businesses and community

March 4, 2026

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City leaders visited Albuquerque in February for meetings with local businesses including Bueno Foods. The trip aimed to gather firsthand insights on northern New Mexico's economy ahead of upcoming monetary policy discussions.

U.S. labor productivity rises after 2022 but gains mostly limited to select industries

February 20, 2026

After years of modest productivity growth in the United States during the 2010s, recent data show that labor productivity—measured as output per hour—has increased since 2022.

Tyson Foods’ Lexington plant closure highlights impact of mass layoffs on small communities

February 18, 2026

On January 20, 2026, Tyson Foods closed its meatpacking plant in Lexington, Nebraska, resulting in the loss of more than 3,200 jobs in Dawson County.

Taeyoung Doh, senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Federal Reserve research links persistent US inflation partly to market perceptions of weak policy response

February 10, 2026

Inflation in the United States began to rise in early 2021 and remained elevated even after its peak in 2022.

Jeffrey Schmid, President and chief executive officer

Use of artificial intelligence for firm price-setting grows rapidly across industries

January 16, 2026

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in setting prices has grown significantly over the past decade, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Rocky Mountain businesses predict steady jobs but moderate wage growth heading into 2026

December 27, 2025

Job growth in the Rocky Mountain region has slowed over the past year, according to recent surveys by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Colorado’s unemployment rate exceeds U.S. due to technology and construction sector downturns

October 23, 2025

Colorado’s unemployment rate has surpassed the national average for much of the past year, a development that has occurred only once before in the past fifty years.

Caitlin Ford, Public Communications Specialist, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD)

KC Fed’s alternative labor market indicator shows little change for September

October 20, 2025

Recent delays in the release of government labor market data have led researchers to seek alternative ways to measure labor market health.

Ayesha Cooray, Economists at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Biofuel policy changes projected to boost future US corn and soybean demand

October 8, 2025

Productivity improvements and expanded planting areas have increased global supplies of corn and soybeans over the past three decades.

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