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The Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, established in 1917, serves southern Indiana and central and western Kentucky with initiatives in community affairs, economic education, research and monetary policy.
The Louisville Branch is focused on increasing its community involvement and intellectual presence throughout the region. Leading the Branch’s community and economic development strategies are Senior Branch Executive Maria G. Hampton and a board of directors representing a wide spectrum of the region's economy.
The Louisville Branch is located in the National City Tower at 101 S. Fifth St. in downtown Louisville.
Economic Conditions in the Louisville Zone Highlighted in the St. Louis Fed's Burgundy Book ReportThe St. Louis Fed's Center for Regional Economics—8th District (CRE8®) has begun producing a report called the Burgundy Book for each of the regions surrounding its four offices, including the Louisville Branch. The reports provide anecdotal information, along with formal data, and are released four times a year. In conjunction with the release of the reports, St. Louis Fed economist Howard Wall provides audio commentary on several important economic indices in the Louisville zone, including consumer spending, manufacturing, real estate and construction, banking and finance, and agriculture. Listen now. |
