Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Issues Beige Book on April 15, 2026
April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate this cycle. Consumer spending picked up modestly, on net, despite some short-term drag from winter weather. Tourism and travel increased modestly, particularly later in the cycle as weather improved. Nonfinancial services firms saw a modest increase in . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate this cycle. Consumer spending picked up modestly, on net, despite some short-term drag from winter weather. Tourism and travel increased modestly, particularly later in the cycle as weather improved. Nonfinancial services firms saw a modest increase in . . .