Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Issues Beige Book on April 23, 2025
May 03, 2025
May 03, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on April 23, 2025:
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy grew slightly, on balance, over the reporting period. Labor markets were little changed, but some firms noted plans for slight reductions in headcount amid softening demand or rising cost pressures. Wages, nonlabor costs, and firms' prices rose modestly. Consumer spending fell slightly . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy grew slightly, on balance, over the reporting period. Labor markets were little changed, but some firms noted plans for slight reductions in headcount amid softening demand or rising cost pressures. Wages, nonlabor costs, and firms' prices rose modestly. Consumer spending fell slightly . . .