WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eighth District has slightly increased since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and wage growth remained moderate. Prices rose at a robust pace, and increases were widespread. Reports on consumer spending and banking indicated conditions were largely unchanged. Manufacturing activity was mixed. The outlook is unch  more