Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's Beige Book report indicates that from mid-July to the end of August, all Federal Reserve districts experienced price increases related to tariffs [1] - Many districts reported significant impacts of tariffs on input prices, with increases noted in insurance, utilities, and technology services [1] - Companies have largely passed on rising costs to customers, and businesses expect prices to continue rising in the coming months [1] Group 2 - Due to increased economic uncertainty and higher tariff rates, many households' wage growth has not kept pace with rising prices, leading to stagnant or declining consumer spending across all Federal Reserve districts [1] - The overall employment level remained largely unchanged in 11 Federal Reserve districts, with one district experiencing a slight decline in employment [1] - Seven districts reported reluctance among businesses to hire due to weakened demand or increased uncertainty, while two districts noted an increase in layoffs [1] Group 3 - The U.S. government has been imposing higher tariffs on trade partners, with tariff rates ranging from 10% to 41% announced on July 31 [2] - The trade-weighted average tariff rate for all products imported into the U.S. rose significantly to 20.11% as of August 7, compared to just 2.44% at the beginning of the year [2]
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Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-09-03 23:39