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Beige Book

American  
[beyzh 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.


Etymology

Origin of Beige Book

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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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

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

Here are some of the major takeaways from the February Beige Book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The latest Beige Book indicates that businesses are raising prices or shrinking goods to cope with margin pressure, and relying more on automation than in the past.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

December existing-home sales are due at 10 a.m., followed by the Fed’s Beige Book at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

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