Federal Reserve Beige Book: US economic activity remains flat with weakened labor demand

The Beige Book reports US economic activity has remained flat, with a slight decline in consumer spending observed. Employment levels are stable but labor demand shows sluggishness, with rising input costs across multiple regions.

The labor market displays signs of weakening, characterized by increased layoffs. Despite these challenges, wage growth has been moderate to medium across most regions, suggesting some resilience in overall wage dynamics.

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