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

U.S. economy has lost momentum over the past 2 months, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds

Reports from across the U.S. indicate sluggish economic conditions in much of the country, with only three of the Federal Reserve’s 12 district banks reporting expanding activity in their regions, ... Read More

U.S. economic activity stuck in neutral in recent weeks, Fed's Beige Book says

U.S. economic activity "changed little" since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on Wednesday, which provides anecdotal observations of the economy. Read More

Fed ‘Beige Book' economic report cites declining growth, rising prices and slow hiring

The U.S. economy has contracted over the past six weeks as hiring has slowed and consumers and businesses worried about tariff-related price increases, according to a Federal Reserve report Wednesday. Read More

The Fed’s Beige Book Shows a Mixed Economic Picture. How It Poses a Challenge for Officials.

The U.S. economy is sending conflicting signals that complicate the Federal Reserve’s path forward, according to the central bank’s latest Beige Book report released Wednesday. Read More

US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness including more layoffs and ... Read More

Unlike a 'little black book,' the Fed's beige one spills the country's economic secrets

The Federal Reserve releases its Beige Book several times a year to provide a summary of economic activity, labor markets, prices and other factors. Read More

Economic Buzz: US economic activity little changed, says Fed Beige Book

Economic activity in the U.S. has shown little change since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book. Read More

Trump’s tariffs add to inflation pressures, Fed says in Beige Book report

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report indicates that US inflation pressures have intensified as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have forced businesses to either absorb ... Read More

U.S. economy growing modestly but virus tempers optimism, Fed says

U.S. economic activity increased modestly in recent weeks and a growing number of the Federal Reserve's districts saw a drop in employment as a surge in coronavirus cases led to more shutdowns of ... Read More