Charles Gascon, Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, joins Megan Lynch with a look at the region's 'Beige Book.' He and Megan discuss the high cost of fuel impacting prices across the board, and not just on manufacturing. 'We're also in the middle of harvest season,' reminds Gascon, pointing out the cost of fuel for farmers who are bringing in crops. He says one manufacturing firm says hiring has been in a, 'yo-yo pattern,' Overall though, employment has been pretty stable.
Sep 03, 2026
