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Making Sense of Monthly Jobs Data

How many new jobs must be created each month to keep the U.S. unemployment rate steady? A new analysis breaks down the concept of “breakeven employment growth.”

Pulse of the Economy

Explore Federal Reserve
Economic Data

What We Do

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Work Together to Promote a Strong Economy

The St. Louis Fed is part of a system—with other Reserve banks—promoting stable prices, safe banking, and more.

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Provide Thought Leadership

Our economists perform world-class research.

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Convene Communities

Our teams connect with the region we serve.

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