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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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Most of those themes were on full display in the latest edition of the Beige Book, a hefty collection of nationwide economic anecdotes published by the Federal Reserve before each central-bank policy meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

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 • 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • 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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