July's Beige Book notes that "economic activity increased slightly from late May through early July....
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Consumer surveys of inflation expectations meanwhile are off April or May highs although there is a wide range to them. The University of Michigan inflation metrics remain historically elevated despite the 1Y surprisingly cooling in the preliminary June survey, the Conference Board 1Y equivalent is still on the high side whilst the NY Fed’s metrics are far less elevated.