Fed Survey Reveals Growing Pessimism Among US Companies U.S. firms have become more pessimistic about the economic outlook despite continued expansion from early April to mid-May, according to a Federal Reserve survey. Weakened consumer demand and modestly increasing inflation are key concerns, as the job market gradually cools. The Fed’s Beige Book survey highlights varying conditions across industries and regions, influencing central bankers’ decisions on maintaining current interest rates. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Oil Prices Set for Stability in 2024, Say Industry Experts READ MORE Precious Metals on a Winning Streak: Time for a Hard Money Heat Check READ MORE ECB Resists Market Pressure for Interest Rate Cuts READ MORE U.S. May Budget Deficit Soars to $347 Billion READ MORE ZeroHedge: Rothschild Family Ventures Into Bitcoin READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment