Go to:https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beige-book-default.htm

Read the most up to date version of the Beige Book beginning with the

Overall Economic Activity

1.) Which districts are experiencing above average growth?

2.) Which districts are experiencing slow growth?

3.) Which districts are experiencing flat growth?

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4.) What are some of the strengths of the national economy?

5.) What are some of the weaknesses of the national economy?

6.) Which industries are experiencing growth?

7.) Which industries are experiencing declines?

Read the section Employment and Wages

8.) Describe the overall employment and wage outlook.

Read the section on Prices

9.) Describe the overall direction of prices.

10.) Which industries are experiencing increasing prices?

11.) Which industries are experiencing decreasing prices?

12.) Based on your analysis, do you think the Federal Reserve will be raising, lowering or leaving the interest rates unchanged?Please provide the reason for your answer.