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US Beige Book - March 2026
Overall economic activity increased at a slight to moderate pace in seven of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, while the number of Districts reporting flat or declining activity increased from four in the prior period to five in the current period. Although consumer spending increased slightly on balance, two Districts reported ongoing declines, and many noted that sales were dampened by economic uncertainty, increased price sensitivity, and lower-income consumers pulling back on spending. Districts impacted by winter storms said that retail traffic generally slowed, and one District said immigration enforcement ... (full story)
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FED BEIGE BOOK: WAGES ROSE AT A MODEST TO MODERATE PACE IN MOST DISTRICTS AS FIRMS COMPETED FOR WORKERS.
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 4, 2026
FED BEIGE BOOK: ECONOMIC ACTIVITY GREW SLIGHTLY TO MODERATELY IN 7 OF 12 DISTRICTS, WHILE 5 DISTRICTS REPORTED FLAT OR DECLINING CONDITIONS.
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FED BEIGE BOOK: MOST DISTRICTS EXPECT SLIGHT TO MODERATE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE COMING MONTHS.
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 4, 2026
FED BEIGE BOOK: PRICES ROSE MODERATELY IN RECENT WEEKS, WITH 8 DISTRICTS REPORTING MODERATE INCREASES AND 4 REPORTING SLIGHT OR MODEST GAINS.