Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Issues Beige Book on June 4, 2025
June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on June 4, 2025:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity slowed slightly amid persistent uncertainty. Consumers appeared increasingly cautious, evidenced by modest declines in retail and restaurant sales and slight declines in home sales. Manufacturing sales increased by a very small margin, on average. Commercial real estate activity was flat overall, but . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity slowed slightly amid persistent uncertainty. Consumers appeared increasingly cautious, evidenced by modest declines in retail and restaurant sales and slight declines in home sales. Manufacturing sales increased by a very small margin, on average. Commercial real estate activity was flat overall, but . . .