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The Fed Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Companies more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry. Inflation still a nagging problem for businesses ...

In its periodic “Beige Book” summary of conditions, the central bank noted that “economic activity has declined slightly since the previous report” released April 23.