Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Issues May 2026 Beige Book
June 04, 2026
June 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following May 2026 Beige Book:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity expanded slightly, representing an improvement from the previous report. Despite high gas prices, consumer spending excluding autos edged up, and auto sales rose moderately. Manufacturing activity increased slightly, with one firm reporting historically high demand. Nonfinancial services firms reported an up . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity expanded slightly, representing an improvement from the previous report. Despite high gas prices, consumer spending excluding autos edged up, and auto sales rose moderately. Manufacturing activity increased slightly, with one firm reporting historically high demand. Nonfinancial services firms reported an up . . .