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The US Federal Reserve's beige book shows a 'modestly favourable' outlook

US continues 'modest' growth - Fed's beige book

The US economy showed less-than-stellar growth in final weeks of 2019, but produced solid Christmas sales and enters 2020 with a "modestly favourable" outlook, the Federal Reserve has said.

Business • 16 Jan 20

Fed officials said companies in their districts acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the change of administrations in Washington

Improved sentiment set stage for Fed's rate hike

A pick-up in manufacturing, "widespread" reports of labour shortages and improving business investment set the stage for the Federal Reserve's December rate hike.

Business • 18 Jan 17

The Fed said activity varied across regions but that the outlooks were mainly positive, with six districts expecting "moderate" growth

US economy continued to expand in October/November

The US economy continued to expand in October and November, the Federal Reserve said today, but there were only modest gains in wages and prices and the strong dollar was weighing on manufacturers.

Business • 30 Nov 16

The Fed says most of the US central bank's 12 districts around the country reported wage pressures remained 'fairly modest' and were expected to remain so over the coming months

US wage pressures 'fairly modest' - Fed

The US economy expanded at a modest pace in July and August, the Federal Reserve has said, but there was little sign that wage pressures are being felt beyond highly skilled jobs.

Business • 07 Sep 16

Fed policymakers have been spooked by a lack of sustained progress in moving inflation up to the central bank's 2% target

Little indication of US inflation surge - Fed

The US economy continued to expand from mid-May through the end of June but there was little indication that inflation would surge any time soon, the Federal Reserve has said.

Business • 13 Jul 16

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book is released eight times a year, providing a snapshot of economic conditions in the Fed's 12 districts

Steady growth in US economy - Fed report

The US economy stuck to its modest-to-moderate pace in recent months but companies complained that China's slowdown and the strong dollar were hurting business, according to a Federal Reserve report.

Business • 02 Sep 15

The US Federal Reserve's Beige Book said manufacturing demand had weakened as the dollar grew stronger

US economic activity continued to expand in March

US economic activity continued to expand from mid-February through the end of March, but a strong dollar and falling oil prices were hurting the manufacturing sector, the Federal Reserve has said.

Business • 15 Apr 15

The US Federal Reserve's Beige Book gathers anecdotal information on business activity across the country

US economy continued to expand in early 2015

The US economy continued to expand across most regions and sectors from early January through mid-February, the country’s Federal Reserve has said, with auto sales and consumer spending rising in most Fed districts.

Business • 04 Mar 15

The US economy has continued to expand into late 2014, according to the US Federal Reserve

Lower energy prices boosts US consumer spend

A plunge in energy prices helped many Americans spend more freely in November and December, but it also weighed on those with livelihoods tied to the oil industry, the US Federal Reserve has said.

Business • 14 Jan 15

Employers in some areas of the country are now struggling to retain key workers

US economy continues to expand - Fed Beige Book

US economic activity continued to expand in October and November, with lower gasoline prices boosting consumer spending, the Federal Reserve has said.

Business • 03 Dec 14

The US auto industry has seen particularly strong growth in recent weeks, according to the Federal Reserve

US Beige Book sees 'moderate' economic expansion

The US economy expanded at a "moderate" pace across much of the nation in recent weeks, with the auto industry showing strong growth and banking conditions improving, the Federal Reserve has said.

Business • 03 Sep 14

Federal Reserve published its latest "Beige Book" report last night

US economy sees moderate growth - Fed

The US economy has turned to growth across the country, recovering at a "moderate" to "modest" pace after brutal winter weather, the Federal Reserve's "Beige Book" report shows.

Business • 05 Jun 14

The beige book survey shows that hiring in most areas was "muted" in late 2013

US economy grew at 'moderate' pace in late 2013

The US economy grew at a "moderate" pace across most regions at the end of 2013, the Federal Reserve's "beige book" survey has shown, with price and wage rises limited.

Business • 15 Jan 14

Investors are waiting to see if the US Federal Reserve begins reducing its bond-buying programme later this month

US economy expanded at 'modest' pace in past month

The US economy expanded at a “modest to moderate” pace in most of the country between early July and late August, according to a Federal Reserve report that was just strong enough to reinforce the prospect of a pullback in monetary stimulus.

Business • 04 Sep 13

The US Federal Reserve surveys banking districts across the country for its Beige Book

Moderate growth reported in US Fed's Beige Book

Strong auto sales, hiring gains and a continued housing recovery helped the US economy grow throughout the country in January and February, according to a survey released by the country’s Federal Reserve.

Business • 06 Mar 13

US Federal Reserve's Beige Book sees improving growth in 10 out its 12 districts

Housing lifts growth in most US regions

Stronger housing markets helped boost economic growth at the end of the summer in nearly every region of the US, according to a Federal Reserve survey released last night.

Business • 11 Oct 12

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