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 BloxCross CEO Keith Bliss Favors Copper in Commodities Showdown READ MORE Upcoming Jobs and CPI Reports Crucial for Fed's Interest Rate Decision READ MORE China's Middle Class and Youth Turn to Gold as Traditional Markets Lose Shine READ MORE Biden Administration Erases $1.2 Billion in Student Debt for 150,000 Americans READ MORE Gold Prices Skyrocket as China Increases Purchases and Speculation Intensifies READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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