WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following July 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eighth District has slightly increased since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and wage growth remained moderate. Prices rose at a robust pace, and increases were widespread. Reports on consumer spending and banking indicated conditions were largely unchanged. Manufacturing activity was mixed. The outlook is unchanged from our previous report, as contacts continue to h more PR