Beige Book

American  

[bayzh book] / ˈbeɪʒ ˌbʊk /

noun

1. a summary of current economic conditions prepared eight times a year and published by the U.S. Federal Reserve System.

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Etymology

Origin of Beige Book

First recorded in 1990–95

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Beige Book

Investors will watch out for Wednesday’s release of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book for on the ground information on how the Middle East conflict is impacting U.S. businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is due at 10 a.m., followed by the Fed Beige Book of economic activity at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026

The Beige Book, published eight times a year, compiles anecdotal reports from businesses, banks, and community groups in each region.

From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026

The Beige Book largely backs that up—but also notes that many businesses see a cloudy path ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

The Institute for Supply Management services PMI is at 10 a.m., and the Fed’s Beige Book of economic conditions at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026

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