Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Issues Beige Book on on March 4, 2026
March 07, 2026
March 07, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate in recent weeks despite some weather disruptions. Reports on consumer spending on retail goods were mixed, while spending on travel and tourism increased slightly in parts of the region. Manufacturing activity continued to contract slightly due in part t . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate in recent weeks despite some weather disruptions. Reports on consumer spending on retail goods were mixed, while spending on travel and tourism increased slightly in parts of the region. Manufacturing activity continued to contract slightly due in part t . . .