Philadelphia Council for Business Economics ("PCBE") primary objectives are:

Provide a convenient way for meeting business professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area.

To have programs and speakers on topics of special interest to business professionals.

To offer a vehicle to universities, community organizations, and other professional groups to contact local business professionals on programs and activities of mutual interest.

Our Upcoming Events No PCBE Available

Recent Meeting Speaker Notes 06/05/13 "Strategic Outlook" - Richard Farr Managing Director, Boenning & Scattergood 05/01/13 "Insights into Economic Sector Trends" Sara Potter VP of Markets and Economics, Factset 04/03/13 "Economic Outlook: Cyclical Recovery, Structural Challenges" John Silvia, Chief Economist Wells Fargo Securities 03/06/13 "Economic Outlook - Don't Lose Sight Of The Bright Spots!" Ellen Zentner, Executive Director Senior Economist, Nomura Securities

Today's Economic Events 07:00AM Weekly MBA Mortgage Applications Survey: 09:00AM Federal Open Market Committee Meeting: Day 2 of 2 10:30AM Weekly U.S. Petroleum Status Report: 02:00PM Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Statement 02:30PM Federal Open Market Committee Press Conference

Latest Economic News 06/18/13 Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% in May, Ex Fd & Engy up 0.2% 06/18/13 Real Average Hourly Earnings fell 0.2% in May 06/18/13 May Housing Starts up 6.8%, Permits down 3.1% 06/18/13 ICSC Chain Store Sales edged up 0.3% in Jun 15 Wk 06/17/13 Builder Confidence Surges 8 points in June to 52 06/17/13 Treasury International Capital Data for April 2013

Federal Reserve Board Speech 06/06/13 Speech by Governor Raskin on the case for timely implementation of revised capital rules 06/02/13 Speech by Vice Chair Yellen on a U.S. perspective of regulatory landscapes 06/02/13 Speech by Chairman Bernanke on the ten suggestions 05/22/13 Testimony by Chairman Bernanke on the economic outlook 05/18/13 Speech by Chairman Bernanke on economic prospects for the long run 05/16/13 Speech by Governor Raskin on prospects for a stronger recovery

Federal Reserve Press Release 06/18/13 Agencies release list of distressed or underserved nonmetropolitan middle-income geographies 06/18/13 Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action 06/14/13 G.17 Industrial Production 06/11/13 Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action and termination of enforcement action 06/07/13 G.19 Consumer Credit 06/06/13 Z.1 Flow of Funds