WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on June 4, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Second District continued to decline modestly amid widespread uncertainty. Employment held steady, though the demand for workers softened and wage growth slowed to a modest pace. Selling price increases remained moderate, but input prices rose strongly with tariff-induced cost increases, especially for manufacturers. Manufactu  more