Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Issues Beige Book for Sept. 7, 2022
September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book for Sept. 7, 2022:
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy expanded slightly from July through mid-August. Pressures in the labor markets lessened somewhat, but overall, the labor market remained tight amid persistent wage pressures. Certain nonlabor costs fell, but remained elevated as compared with pre-pandemic levels. Retailers reported decli . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy expanded slightly from July through mid-August. Pressures in the labor markets lessened somewhat, but overall, the labor market remained tight amid persistent wage pressures. Certain nonlabor costs fell, but remained elevated as compared with pre-pandemic levels. Retailers reported decli . . .