Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Issues Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025
September 05, 2025
September 05, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity was generally flat across most sectors of the Tenth District economy. Employment levels fell modestly, and wage pressures remained subdued on softer hiring conditions. Total labor costs were still expected to rise as costs for non-wage benefits rose faster than wages. Prices grew moderately, wi . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity was generally flat across most sectors of the Tenth District economy. Employment levels fell modestly, and wage pressures remained subdued on softer hiring conditions. Total labor costs were still expected to rise as costs for non-wage benefits rose faster than wages. Prices grew moderately, wi . . .