Market Data
January 18, 2026
Beige Book: Most districts report modest economic growth
Written by Kristen DiLandro
Economic activity across the US increased at a light-to-modest pace, according to the US Federal Reserve’s (The Fed) latest Beige Book report. The lift is attributed to a rise in consumer spending aligned with the holiday season.
The Fed’s latest economic report, posted on Jan. 14, consists of economic reports collected on or before Jan. 5 throughout 12 districts. Typically, the report is released a few weeks ahead of policy meetings, a total of eight times per year.
