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 allows national bank offices affected by Hurricane Fay to close

Aug 18 - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a proclamation allowing national bank offices affected by Hurricane Fay to close at their discretion. In issuing the proclamation,... >>more

Fed July 2008 statistical supplement now available

The July 2008 issue of the Statistical Supplement to the Federal Reserve Bulletin is now available online. Click here for the supplement. >>more

Request for comment on proposed change to Regulation S

Aug 13 - The Federal Reserve Board has requested public comment on a proposed change to Regulation S (Right to Financial Privacy), which sets the rates and conditions under which a government agency... >>more

Fed announces results of $50 billion in 28-day credit auction

Aug 13 - On August 12, 2008, the Federal Reserve conducted an auction of $50 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Following are the results of the auction:

Stop-out rate:... >>more

Federal Reserve offers $50 billion through its term auction facility

Aug 12 - On August 12, 2008, the Federal Reserve will offer $50 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility.  Additional information regarding the auction is listed below; the... >>more