Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Issues Beige Book on on Oct. 15, 2025
October 17, 2025
October 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity and employment levels have remained unchanged since our previous report. Contacts continue to report that immigration policies have been resulting in labor shortages. Prices have increased moderately, with contacts reporting that inflation is eroding consumer purchasing power. Banking activity ha . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity and employment levels have remained unchanged since our previous report. Contacts continue to report that immigration policies have been resulting in labor shortages. Prices have increased moderately, with contacts reporting that inflation is eroding consumer purchasing power. Banking activity ha . . .