-
Beige Book - October 18, 2023
Overall Economic Activity: Most Districts indicated little to no change in economic activity since the September report. Consumer spending was mixed, especially among general retailers and auto dealers, due to differences in prices and product offerings. Tourism activity continued to improve, although some Districts reported slight slowing in consumer travel, and a few Districts noted an uptick in business travel. Banking contacts reported slight to modest declines in loan demand. Consumer credit quality was generally described as stable or healthy, with delinquency rates still historically low but slightly ... (full story)
-
FED BEIGE BOOK: MOST DISTRICTS INDICATED LITTLE TO NO CHANGE IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SINCE THE SEPTEMBER REPORT.
— Breaking Market News (@financialjuice) October 18, 2023
-
Fed’s Beige Book: Economy Saw Little To No Change Since September
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) October 18, 2023
- Consumer Spending Mixed, Especially In Auto, General Retail
- Prices Continued To Increase At A Modest Pace Overall
- Labour Market Tightness Continued To Ease Across The Nation