Fed's Beige Book

Who: Federal Reserve

When: Twice per quarter

What: A survey of economic conditions conducted by the Federal Reserve's 12 regional banks, through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key businessmen, economists, market experts, and other sources. The Beige Book summarizes this information by District and sector for preparation of the FOMC meeting.

Why: Primarily seen as an indicator as to how the Fed might act in its upcoming meeting.