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 The Day the Hunt Brothers Capped the Price of Gold READ MORE Gundlach Skeptical of 'Goldilocks' Economy, Foresees Recession READ MORE McDonald’s CEO Promises ‘Affordability’ Amid $18 Big Mac Combo Backlash READ MORE Why have all Chinese banks disappeared from the LBMA Gold Price auction? READ MORE Retirement Dreams Fade for Young Americans Amid Economic Challenges READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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