The Omaha Branch

Nathan Kauffman

Nathan Kauffman is assistant vice president and Omaha Branch executive. He is the Bank’s lead officer and regional economist in Nebraska.

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Omaha Branch News

Registration deadline for Scottsbluff/Gering Economic Forum extended to Aug. 18

August 16, 2016

Economic Forum The Omaha Branch will host an Economic Forum in Gering on Aug. 23. During the event, Nathan Kauffman will provide an update on Nebraska's economy, and George Kahn will discuss the U.S. economy. There is not cost to attend but registration is required. Learn more and register.

Diverging Economic Growth in Nebraska

June 29, 2016

Nebraska Economist Economic growth in Nebraska has become increasingly unbalanced. At first glance, the state’s economy appears solid, with a low unemployment rate, steady increases in wages and strengthening real estate markets. A closer look, however, reveals some industries are growing while others are less robust.

May Economic Databooks now available

May 27, 2016

The Nebraska Economic Databook provides a summary of regional economy indicators for the state, including employment; personal income; home prices; and manufacturing activity. The Kansas City Fed produces a databook for each of the District's seven states.

Farm Debt Accumulating

May 12, 2016

Ag Credit Further increases in farm debt pointed to growing concerns about the Tenth District's agricultural economy. For Nebraska, 66 percent of bankers surveyed indicated that loan demand increased in the first quarter, and almost all bankers in the state reported a decline in farm income from a year ago.

York Economic Forum Highlights the Economy and Monetary Policy

April 07, 2016

Economic Forum The Omaha Branch hosted an Economic Forum in York with approximately 170 business, banking and community leaders in attendance. Omaha Branch Executive Nathan Kauffman provided an update on the Nebraska economy, and Kansas City Fed President Esther George spoke on the outlook and monetary policy.

About the Omaha Branch

Nebraska Economic Forums

Economic Forums are an opportunity for the Kansas City Fed to share insights on the economy and also learn about local economic issues in our region. They include presentations from the Kansas City Fed on key regional economic issues and national trends, as well as an update on monetary policy objectives and concerns. There is not cost to attend, but registration is required.

Upcoming Nebraska Economic Forum

Scottsbluff/Gering
August 23, 2016
Speakers: Nathan Kauffman and George Kahn
Register to attend by August 16

Presentations from past Nebraska Economic Forums

The Outlook and Monetary Policy
by Esther George
April 7, 2016 | York, NE

Nebraska Economic Outlook
by Nathan Kauffman
April 7, 2016

U.S. Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
by Jonathan Willis
Nov. 12, 2015 | Kearney, NE

Regional Economic Update
by Nathan Kauffman
May 12, 2015 | South Sioux City, NE

Nebraska Economic Update
by Nathan Kauffman
March 26, 2015 | Lincoln, NE

Staff at the Kansas City Fed's Omaha Branch:

- Provide insight and analysis on Nebraska's economy.

- Lead research on the agricultural economy for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Federal Reserve System.

- Work with Nebraska educators, students and the public to promote economic and financial education and increase understanding of the Federal Reserve.

- Support community economic growth among low and moderate income and disadvantaged communities through research, resources and relationships with stakeholders in the areas of housing, workforce, small business development and community investments.

- Promote a safe, stable and competitive banking system through the supervision and regulation of financial institutions while also providing proactive outreach to state member banks and bank holding companies.

- Host Economic Forums and speak to groups across the state to provide insights on the regional and national economy.

- Meet with community and business leaders to learn about local economic conditions and gather diverse perspectives on the economy.

View the Omaha Branch fact sheet