MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
FDIC, Fed and Treasury Department agree to backstop all deposits at failed banks
Depositors will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13. No losses associated with the resolution of Silicon Valley Bank will be borne by the taxpayer. We are also announcing a similar systemic risk exception for Signature Bank, New York, New York, which was closed today by its state chartering authority. All depositors of this institution will be made whole. As with the resolution of Silicon Valley Bank, no losses will be borne by the taxpayer.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1337
Employment rises by 311,000 in February, unemployment rate edges up to 3.6 percent
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 311,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged up to 3.6 percent. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, retail trade, government, and health care. Employment declined in information and in transportation and warehousing.
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
Federal Reserve Beige Book shows small increase in overall economic activity so far in 2023
Overall economic activity increased slightly in early 2023. On balance, supply chain disruptions continued to ease. Consumer spending generally held steady, though a few Districts reported moderate to strong growth in retail sales during what is typically a slow period. While housing markets remained subdued, restrained by exceptionally low inventory, an unexpected uptick in activity beyond the seasonal norm was seen in some Districts along the eastern seaboard. Commercial real estate activity was steady, with some growth in the industrial market but ongoing weakness in the office market.
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202303.htm