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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity increased slightly"

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Fed's Beige Book Economic activity increased slightly from late May through early July. Tourism activity was mixed, manufacturing activity edged lower, and nonfinancial services activity was little changed on average but varied across Districts. Nonauto consumer spending declined in most Districts, softening slightly overall.

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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic outlook worsened considerably"

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Fed's Beige Book Economic activity was little changed since the previous report, but uncertainty around international trade policy was pervasive across reports. Manufacturing was mixed, but two-thirds of Districts said activity was little changed or had declined. Loan demand was flat to modestly higher, on net.

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Fed's Beige Book: "Overall economic activity rose slightly"

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Fed's Beige Book Overall economic activity rose slightly since mid-January. Manufacturing activity exhibited slight to modest increases across a majority of Districts. Contacts in manufacturing, ranging from petrochemical products to office equipment, expressed concerns over the potential impact of looming trade policy changes.

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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity increased slightly to moderately"

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Fed's Beige Book Economic activity increased slightly to moderately across the twelve Federal Reserve Districts in late November and December. Manufacturing decreased slightly on net, and a number of Districts said manufacturers were stockpiling inventories in anticipation of higher tariffs. Vehicle sales grew modestly.

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ISM® Manufacturing index Decreased to 50.3% in February

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The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI at 50.3% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI at 50.3% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: The Manufacturing PMI registered 50.3 A Manufacturing PMI above 42.3 The PMI was at 50.3%

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ISM® Manufacturing index Decreased to 49.0% in March

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The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: The Manufacturing PMI registered 49 percent in March , 1.3 A Manufacturing PMI above 42.3 emphasis added This suggests manufacturing contracted in March. in February.

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ISM® Manufacturing index Decreased to 48.7% in April

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The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI at 48.7% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI at 48.7% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: The Manufacturing PMI registered 48.7 A Manufacturing PMI above 42.3 The PMI was at 48.7%