Beige Book
Definition: This
is a document containing information on how regional Federal
Reserve branches view the economic climate in their area. This
information is considered by the Federal Open Market Committee
(FOMC) when deciding upon interest
rates.
Additional
Info: Interest
rates are very closely watched by speculators around the world
and US interest rates have a bearing on the value of the US
Dollar.
Related Terms: FOMC
Interest Rate Statement - FOMC
Meeting Minutes
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