Fed’s Beige Book released

Written September 8, 2010 at 2:17 PM EST by  
  • Widespread signs of deceleration
  • Consumer spending appeared to increase on balance
  • But consumer remains cautious
  • Further slowing of Home Sales seen
  • Demand for commercial space depressed
  • Manufacturing eased in several district but manufacturing pointed to further expansion
  • Limited price pressure
  • Little capital spending plans
  • Consumer lending sluggish

Something for everyone it seems.

For the full text click on the following link:

http://www.federalreserve.gov/fomc/beigebook/2010/20100908/default.htm

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