Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Issues Beige Book on on March 4, 2026
March 07, 2026
March 07, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Seventh District rose slightly over the reporting period and contacts expected a slight increase in activity over the next year. Manufacturing demand rose modestly; consumer spending and construction and real estate activity rose slightly; employment and business spending were flat on balanc . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Seventh District rose slightly over the reporting period and contacts expected a slight increase in activity over the next year. Manufacturing demand rose modestly; consumer spending and construction and real estate activity rose slightly; employment and business spending were flat on balanc . . .