WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on July 17, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Business activity expanded at a modest pace in recent weeks. Employment was flat amid slow wage growth, and prices increased slightly. Tourism activity rose moderately, while retail sales edged up but generally remained subdued. Sales of new automobiles rose, manufacturers reported modest revenue growth, on average, and software and IT service  more