Beige Book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Beige Book
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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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
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 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
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
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