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Jul 16, 2026
St Louis Fed's 'Beige Book' indicates reaction to higher prices in region
'Employment seems relatively stable,' says St Louis Federal Reserve economist Charles Gascon. The Reserve has released its 'Beige Book' for the region. He calls the report on consumer spending, 'relatively mixed.' 'Prices are increasing at a relatively robust pace,' says Gascon.