Beige Book
Economy Watch: Beige Book Notes Strong Economy, Labor Shortage
Many firms are responding to talent shortages by increasing wages, but only at a modest pace, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book.
Economy Watch: Architectural Billings Slow in March
In the midst of construction labor shortages, project backlogs are currently in excess of six months—their highest post-recession level—The American Institute of Architects reported in its latest Architecture Billings Index.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Notes Tight Labor Market
Respondents from most of the Federal Reserve districts cited challenges finding qualified workers across skills and sectors, including the construction industry.
Economy Watch Weekly: Consumers Earning, Spending More in 3Q
Personal income increases in October means consumers have more money to spend this holiday season, but what are early holiday sales reports indicating? Economy Editor Dees Stribling has the latest, for the week ending Dec. 1, 2017.
Economy Watch: Residential, Commercial Activity Up a Bit, Says Beige Book
Construction activity picked up slightly in the residential and commercial real estate industries across the 12 Federal Reserve Districts, the latest Beige Book reported.
Economy Watch: Fed’s Beige Book Sees Continued U.S. Economic Growth
Consumer spending appears to be rising across a majority of districts, led by increases in non-auto retail sales and tourism, which bodes well for retailers and hotels.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Reveals Trends Benefitting CRE
All 12 of the Federal Reserve Districts reported increased economic activity in the latest Beige Book. Tourism and travel picked up, which is good for the hospitality industry, and non-residential construction remained strong.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Reports Tightening Labor Markets
Employment grew in most of the nation, with some districts noting growing labor shortages, according to the recently released Beige Book.
Economy Watch: Inflation Edges Up, Fed Says Labor Markets Tightening
Gas prices and rents were the prime drivers of the rise in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Economy Watch: Employment Markets Tighter, Incomes Up
Recent data reports are pointing to a stronger economy, suggesting a probable interest rate hike this month.