Economy News U S Economy Is Expanding, Fed’s Beige Book Says, But Businesses Are Less Gung Ho

U.S. economy continues treading water, Fed's Beige Book report

Most of the Federal Reserve's 12 districts said U.S. economic activity was "little changed" in recent weeks, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report released on Wednesday, which provides ... Read More

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

The economy muddled along during the shutdown, the Fed found. Is another rate cut on tap?

Just two weeks before a pivotal meeting, the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy has been just muddling along as of late. Few businesses are hiring, inflation is still a sore spot and households ... Read More

Fed’s Beige Book Shows K-Shaped Split Deepens Among Consumers

US economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though overall consumer spending declined further except among higher-end shoppers, the Federal Reserve said. Employment declined slightly and ... Read More

Five Key Takeaways From the Fed’s Economic Survey

WSJ Heard on the Street Writer Asa Fitch explains how Nvidia’s recent earnings report may have helped allay concerns about a bubble in AI and tech stocks – at least, for now. Photo: Kent ... Read More

Fed's Beige Book Underscores Labor-Market, Inflation Concerns

Before each policy meeting, the Federal Reserve publishes an anecdotal look at the economy, gleaned from surveys and interviews by each of the Fed's 12 regional branches. The report, known as the ... Read More

Fed’s Beige Book Underscores Labor-Market, Inflation Concerns

Before each policy meeting, the Federal Reserve publishes an anecdotal look at the economy, gleaned from surveys and interviews by each of the Fed’s 12 regional branches. The report, known as the ... Read More