Boston Fed

Bank lending to non-bank financial intermediaries, including private equity funds, reached $1.7 trillion in early 2026. A new analysis examines the interconnections between banks and these intermediaries: bit.ly/3UFRiMC

The decline of manufacturing in New England has been long and painful, but the sector has held steady in recent years. Can it grow again? Some hope is the new techniques and new jobs created by “advanced manufacturing.” Read more: bit.ly/4iejKgm

Some New England states are substantially more rural than others: Rural counties account for 86% of VT, whereas RI has zero counties classified as rural. A new Boston Fed study explores New England’s rural economic landscape: bit.ly/4iPVqTu

Manufacturing was an economic pillar in New England, and its decline has been painful – manufacturing jobs dropped by nearly half from 1990–2010. But the sector has held steady since. Can the region ever see major manufacturing growth again? bit.ly/4iejKgm

How well do private and public labor market data align? A new study finds they diverge by 4 to 17x for New England than for the U.S. The findings suggest caution is warranted when using private data for regional analysis: bit.ly/3UFOFKP