Beige Book: Growth Slows to Slight or No Change in Most Districts
The Federal Reserve's October 2026 Beige Book shows economic activity grew slightly or not at all in most districts, with tariffs and energy costs pressuring prices.
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The Federal Reserve's October 2026 Beige Book, based on information collected on or before October 5, reported that economic activity grew slightly or not at all in most of the twelve districts, while manufacturing led moderate growth in Dallas and several other districts.
Beige Book: Growth Slows to Slight or No Change in Most Districts ↗The Federal Reserve's October 2026 Beige Book shows economic activity grew slightly or not at all in most districts, with tariffs and energy costs pressuring prices.
The Atlanta Fed's October 2026 Beige Book reports modest Sixth District growth, flat employment, moderate prices and rising transportation costs.
The Kansas City Fed's October 2026 Beige Book says Tenth District activity held steady, with cost pressures and labor constraints squeezing margins.
The New York Fed's October 2026 Beige Book reports slight Second District growth led by manufacturing, with selling prices rising and tariff costs persisting.
The Cleveland Fed's October 2026 Beige Book reports modest Fourth District growth, flat consumer spending, robust nonlabor cost pressure and hiring constrained by talent shortages.