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 Towards Global De-dollarization: Iran Advocates for BRICS Digital Currency in 2024 READ MORE Weak U.S. Jobs Report Boosts Gold Prices As Many Speculate About Fed Rate Cuts READ MORE Crude Oil Rally Continues: Third Weekly Gain as Middle East Tensions Escalate READ MORE Election-Year Politics Add Volatility to Already Strained Bond Markets READ MORE Fed’s Operating Losses Grew to Record $114.3 Billion in 2023 READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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