Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Issues Beige Book on on Jan. 14, 2026
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity increased slightly, reflecting gains in service sector sales and manufacturing orders. Labor markets improved, with turnover easing, labor productivity improving, and continued high labor absorption. Prices rose modestly, driven by uneven but persistent input and labor cost pressures which firm . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity increased slightly, reflecting gains in service sector sales and manufacturing orders. Labor markets improved, with turnover easing, labor productivity improving, and continued high labor absorption. Prices rose modestly, driven by uneven but persistent input and labor cost pressures which firm . . .