Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Issues Beige Book - April 17, 2024
April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on April 17, 2024:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity across the Eighth District has continued to increase slightly since our previous report. Labor market conditions were generally unchanged. Inflation pressures increased modestly, although firms continue to note higher costs are compressing profit margins as they are unable or unwilling . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity across the Eighth District has continued to increase slightly since our previous report. Labor market conditions were generally unchanged. Inflation pressures increased modestly, although firms continue to note higher costs are compressing profit margins as they are unable or unwilling . . .