WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity expanded slightly overall, with mixed results across sectors. Prices increased at a modest pace, as did wages. Consumer spending was roughly flat for retailers and restaurants, and tourism activity softened a bit. Manufacturing sales rose modestly on average, with strength in AI-related products. Staffing services activity increased s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Online Marketplace Temu to Pay $2 Million Penalty for Alleged INFORM Act Violations * Whaleco, Inc., which operates the online marketplace Temu, will pay $2 million to resolve allegations that it violated the INFORM Consumers Act of 2023, by failing to provide consumers with required information and tools to help them avoid and report stolen, counterfeit, or unsafe goods while shopping online. "The  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The White House sent the Senate on Sept. 3, 2025, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Erwin Antoni, of Pennsylvania, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years, vice Erika L. McEntarfer. Laura DiBella, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2028, vice L. E. Sola, term expired. Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be a  more