<div id="readability-page-1">Key Takeaways The Fed’s latest Beige Book shows a slightly weaker job market as employers slow hiring, cut hours, or rely on attrition instead of layoffs.Consumer spending softened and price pressures persisted, giving policymakers mixed signals ahead of a potential year-end interest-rate decision. The job market weakened a bit this month as some e...</div>

<p>The Fed's Beige Book reports a slightly weaker job market with reduced hiring and hours, and reliance on attrition. Consumer spending has softened, while price pressures continue, presenting mixed signals for policymakers ahead of a potential year-end interest-rate decision.</p>

- The Fed's latest Beige Book indicates a slight weakening in the job market, with employers slowing hiring and cutting hours.  
- Consumer spending has softened, and persistent price pressures are providing mixed signals for policymakers.  
- These developments come as the Fed approaches a potential year-end interest-rate decision.

Fed’s Beige Book Finds Softening Job Market