Beige Book prepared by Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis With Data collected on or Before July 1, 2016

Fed says Commercial Real Estate Sales and Leasing Activity Was Stable or improved in Almost All Districts

Fed says Overall Loan Demand Increased, Consumer Lending unchanged or improved in All Districts

Fed says Manufacturing Sector Was Mixed, Growth in Non-Financial Services Slight to Modest

Fed says Employment continued to Grow Modestly, Several Districts reported Strong Demand for skilled Labor