Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Issues October 2026 Beige Book
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago issued the following October 2026 Beige Book:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Seventh District was flat on balance in late August and September, and contacts expected a slight pace of increase in the coming year. Manufacturing demand rose modestly; employment was up slightly; consumer spending was flat on balance; construction and real estate activity and business spendin . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Seventh District was flat on balance in late August and September, and contacts expected a slight pace of increase in the coming year. Manufacturing demand rose modestly; employment was up slightly; consumer spending was flat on balance; construction and real estate activity and business spendin . . .