ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on Aug. 20, 2024, by Governor Michelle W. Bowman on the economic outlook and financial inclusion before the Alaska Bankers Association: * * * Good morning. It is really a pleasure to join you here in Alaska./1 Getting outside of Washington, D.C. and hearing about the unique issues that affect Alaskans provides valuable insights that inform my work at the Federal Reserve. A part of the mission of the Federal Reserve i  more