Economic activity in the U.S. has increased only slightly since early January, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, a compilation of anecdotal evidence on economic conditions in each of the twelve Fed districts.
The Beige Book, released Wednesday afternoon, said eight districts reported slight to modest growth in activity, three others reported no change and one district noted a slight softening.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.