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

Some businesses may be getting painted into a corner though, according to the Fed’s Beige Book released this week.

From MarketWatch

The economy is showing moderate growth in seven of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts in the period measured in the central bank’s latest Beige Book survey.

From Barron's

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, released Wednesday, noted that all 12 regional Fed branches said prices increased in recent weeks.

From Barron's

In its "Beige Book" report on economic conditions, the central bank said that while consumer spending had increased slightly, many Fed districts "noted that sales were dampened by economic uncertainty, increased price sensitivity, and lower-income consumers pulling back on spending."

From Barron's

The February Beige Book External link, which the Federal Reserve released Wednesday afternoon, shows slight to moderate growth in seven of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts in the period measured.

From Barron's