Office of the President

The U.S. Economy: Resilience Amid Risks and Uncertainty

Collins delivered remarks and participated in a fireside chat with the Boston Economic Club

The U.S. Economy: Resilience Amid Risks and Uncertainty

Boston Fed president visits RI to hear about opportunities in real estate, higher education

The Beige Book - First District

Office of the President

The U.S. Economy: Resilience Amid Risks and Uncertainty

Collins delivered remarks and participated in a fireside chat with the Boston Economic Club

The Boston Fed's Susan M. Collins and participants listen to HousingWorks RI's Annette Bourne give her perspective on local challenges during a housing and development roundtable at CIC Providence in Rhode Island. May 6, 2026.

In the Region

Boston Fed president visits RI to hear about opportunities in real estate, higher education

Collins met with business owners, housing developers, and higher-ed leaders

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Monetary Policy & Economic Research

The Beige Book - First District

Energy prices increase sharply while overall economic activity sees slight decline

A vibrant economy that works for all

Office of the President

Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins. February 6, 2022.

Susan M. Collins

Speeches, biography & more

FedNow Service

Facilitating a new instant payment service

A background for the Six Hundred Atlantic Podcast.

Six Hundred Atlantic

Podcast of the Boston Fed

Highlights

Research Insights

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Personal Installment Loans: Context and Patterns Among U.S. Households

Research examines the contexts and patterns of borrowers

Photo of Henry Neil outside his former college that is now closed down for the Boston Fed in Focus series.

Shifting ground: Dozens of college closures across New England jolt region famed for higher ed

College closings have deep economic and cultural impacts, and schools are working to slow the trend

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In the news: Recent media coverage

New England Focus

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New England Economic Conditions through April 14, 2026