Regarding the Fed's economic conditions and trends within the Fed's region where you reside. Review the "EYE on Your Life" caption titled, Money Holding and Fed Watching, within Section 12.1 in the textbook. Access the U.S. Federal Reserve Website (The Fed), atwww.federalreserve.gov. At the Fed's website, TYPE "Beige Book" in the Search Tool. At this page, scroll-down to the search results, select FRB: Beige Book, and review the most current "pdf" format report. Discuss and identity the Fed's region where you reside, and briefly summarize the economic conditions and trends within your area; such as it relates to, 1) economic activity, 2) consumer spending, 3) construction and real estate activity, 4) manufacturing and transportation, 5) banking and finance, or 6) employment, wages, and prices