WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity increased slightly in the Ninth District since the previous report. Employment grew moderately, while wage growth was modest to moderate. Prices increased moderately, and input price pressures remained elevated. Growth was noted in services, construction, commercial real estate, and manufacturing. Consumer spending, residential r  more