The Beige Book is published eight times per year by the Federal Reserve Bank. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its district through reports from bank and branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts and other sources. The Beige Book summarizes this information by dstrict and sector. An overall summary of the 12 district reports is prepared by a designated Federal Reserve Bank on a rotating basis.
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OCC offers consumer tips to avoid foreclosure rescue scams

May 16 - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued an advisory that provides advice to help prevent borrowers from becoming victims of foreclosure rescue scams.

“Foreclosure rescue... >>more

Paulson: Expect to see a faster pace of economic growth before the end of the year

May 16 - Below are the remarks of Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. on the U.S. economy, housing and capital markets before the Washington Post 200 Lunch.

Thank you, Len. Over the last forty years,... >>more

OTS appoints Charlotte Bahin senior counsel for special projects

May 16 - The Office of Thrift Supervision has appointed Charlotte M. Bahin senior counsel for special projects. Bahin will begin work May 27 at OTS headquarters in Washington, D.C. She is currently a... >>more

Survey of agricultural credit conditions

May 16 - Have farm credit conditions peaked? District bankers report that robust gains in farm income, capital spending and farmland values are expected to slow, according to the Federal Reserve Bank... >>more

ABA submits testimony on House interchange bill

May 15 - In a statement for the record submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, the American Bankers Association urged Congress to oppose the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, H.R. 5546.  ABA... >>more