WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following national summary of the Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Economic activity was little changed since the previous report, according to most of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, though two Districts noted a modest decline and one reported modest growth. Overall consumer spending declined further, while higher-end retail spending remained resilient. Some retailers noted a negati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic growth in the Tenth District slowed slightly, reflecting softer labor conditions, cooling consumer activity, and uneven business performance across sectors. Employment edged down through attrition, with service firms reporting the most notable moderation. Wage increases were in line with cost-of-living adjustments, as competition for labo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Invites FBI Director Patel to Kansas City to Discuss Crime-Fighting Efforts, Urges FBI to Continue Focus on Kansas City * Invite Follows Director Patel's Recent Visit to St. Louis, FBI's Historic Personnel Investment in both St. Louis and Kansas City KANSAS CITY, MO U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) wrote to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel inviting him to   more