U.S. labor market remains tight, economy continues to grow: Fed Beige Book

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Labor markets remained tight across the United States as businesses struggled to...

WASHINGTON, - Labor markets remained tight across the United States as businesses struggled to find skilled workers and wages grew modestly, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in its latest report on the economy.

Prices have risen modestly since the last Beige Book, with tariffs, freight costs and rising wages often cited as key factors, the Fed said. It added that consumer spending was mixed but suggested sluggish sales for both general retailers and auto dealers. Several Fed districts said flooding and severe weather in the Midwest was affecting agricultural production. The Kansas City Fed reported that recent blizzards and flooding could weigh on the farming sector in the coming months, as it had resulted in damaged infrastructure and losses of cattle and crops.

 

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Greenspan says to butcher Social Security and Medicare.

What fucking economy...wages stagnant, jobs not paying enough, gas skyrocketing, everything is more because of tariffs, tax scam, 6100 stores closing this year

The economy grows, but the debt?.

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