[Federal Reserve Beige Book: U.S. Economic Activity and Inflation Have Risen in Recent Weeks] Jin10 News, June 4 – The Federal Reserve stated on Wednesday that U.S. economic activity has seen slight growth in recent weeks, while employment conditions remained largely unchanged. The impact of rising energy prices caused by the Middle East war has been felt across the board. In its latest Beige Book report, the Federal Reserve noted: "Reports indicate that business outlooks for the next six months have shown little change in expected growth, as heightened uncertainty and signs of weak consumer spending have dampened market sentiment." The report stated: "Districts highlighted that energy costs related to the Middle East conflict are a primary driver of inflationary pressures, with effects spreading to transportation, packaging, groceries, and fertilizers."