Beige Book: Economy Weakens Across Districts

The Federal Reserve’s “beige book” survey of conditions around the country found that “economic activity continued to weaken across almost all” Fed ­districts.

The beige book, based on what business contacts told the 12 Federal Reserve banks through Jan. 5, said most districts reported “reduced or low activity across a wide range of industries.”

—Market News International

 

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