Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

rate than in the first half of the year. Manufacturers forecast modest...rates, and the number posting increases was offset by an almost equal

rates reaching 25 to 35 percent in some cases. To address this problem...rates as a reason. On the other hand, some areas, such as parts of Arkansas

rates, while contacts in Hawaii and Las Vegas saw additional increases...rates at or near capacity. Demand improved modestly for struggling companies

rate of increase accelerating some in late March. As in the previous reporting...rates rising due in part to cuts in daily rates, especially at luxury

rates, and airline passenger miles, although visitor spending remained...rates near capacity limits. Activity at petroleum refineries rose in response

rates rose. However, several contacts indicated that modest improvements...rates rose in several of the District's major markets compared to last

rate. Nearly all respondents expect national GDP growth to equal or exceed...rate of unemployment at or below its current level. Respondents remained

rate than reported in the last beige book, and most contacts were optimistic...rate and retailers reported very good sales growth. Drilling activity

rates, and, notably, reports pointed to positive developments in business...rates at a steady pace for makers of commercial aircraft and parts, although

rate spreads for these firms, and modest net shares reported easing the...rate floors.4 Most of the remaining C&I loan terms for small firms remained