Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Issues Beige Book for Oct. 18, 2023
October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 18, 2023:
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy grew at a slow pace from mid-August through September. Labor availability and candidate quality improved, and wage pressures eased further. Some nonlabor input cost increases stabilized, and pricing power was mixed. Retail sales slowed somewhat, but new auto sales were strong. Dom . . .
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy grew at a slow pace from mid-August through September. Labor availability and candidate quality improved, and wage pressures eased further. Some nonlabor input cost increases stabilized, and pricing power was mixed. Retail sales slowed somewhat, but new auto sales were strong. Dom . . .