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