Mighty Baz pisze:bezowa ksiega FEDu
US DATA: April Fed beige book shows no signs of weakness, says "overall econ
activity expanded at a moderate pace" from late Feb-early April, vs March's book
saying "modest to moderate" pace. 10 Dists said saw moderate conditions, 2 (NY
and Dallas) saw acceleration; in Mar the count was 10 moderate vs 2 slowing, so
this represents an advance. Most said mfg increased, esp in res construction &
autos, while defense weakened. Consumer spending grew modestly, and higher gas,
payroll tax hike, bad weather restrained sales. Retailers expect continued
growth. Travel-tourism expanded, services increased. Most said real est improved
markedly with home prices rising. Loan demand was steady to slightly up. Farms
mixed. Oil-gas remained robust, coal declined. Employment conditions remained
unchanged or improved; reports of hiring were most prevalent in the mfg,
construction, info tech, and pro services. Outlook's optimistic. Prices seen up
slightly and wages up slightly if at all--wage exception is homebuilders. Book
was summed at Dallas Fed based on info on/before Apr 5 (employment report date
when NFP printed +88k).