Only three of the twelve Fed districts reported any growth, while four showed outright softening.The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book paints a familiar picture of an economy searching for direction, one defined less by momentum than by hesitation. In the 56-page report released Wednesday (Oct. 15), the word “uncertainty” appears 40 times, while “optimism” surfaces only 13, a linguistic snapshot of how both businesses and consumers are feeling about the months ahead.By completing this form, you agree to r ...