Beige Book: Economic Activity Continued To Expand

Economic activity across the 12 Federal Reserve districts has continued to expand – with all 12 districts characterizing the pace of growth as either modest or moderate - according to the latest issue of the Beige Book.  The report noted some growth in consumer spending in all districts.  The economy of the St. Louis District grew at a modest pace since the previous report.  An audio summary of economic conditions in the Eighth District is presented by St. Louis Fed economist Rubén Hernández-Murillo; listen to English or Spanish versions.

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• 01/16 | Federal Reserve Board reaches agreements in principle with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to provide $557 million in payments and other mortgage assistance to borrowers 
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From the President

January 10, 2013

"The Fed's New Regime and the 2013 Outlook"

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard discussed recent changes to U.S. monetary policy and his outlook for the economy in 2013 at the Wisconsin Bankers Association economic forecast luncheon.

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January 4, 2013

"The Global Battle Over Central Bank Independence"

As part of a NABE panel discussion at the AEA/ASSA annual meeting, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard discussed central bank independence in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

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