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.

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Etymology

Origin of Beige Book

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book indicates softening consumer spending and a loss of momentum in the labor market.

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The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book illustrates softening consumer spending and a labor market that has lost some momentum.

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Across many districts, the Beige Book found that employment “edged lower,” marking a shift from earlier reports that emphasized steadier job gains.

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There were 15 mentions of increased or potential layoffs in Wednesday’s beige book, but so far, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits hasn’t spiked.

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Consumer spending also weakened across the country, the Beige Book reported, with several districts citing declines or slower activity in retail and discretionary categories.

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