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Regional business contacts report slight growth, but they also express heightened levels of uncertainty, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
Although loan growth among southeastern banks has moderated recently, it nevertheless remains stronger than trends seen nationally. This Economy Matters article looks at banks' recent call report data to observe loan growth's performance.
Though consumer spending dipped slightly in recent weeks, economic growth and employment in the Southeast exhibited overall stability, according to the new Beige Book report from the Atlanta Fed.
About two years ago, the Atlanta Fed began an initiative to directly connect with people in small towns across the Southeast. In this article, the person behind the initiative describes his experiences and what he learned along the way.