Federal Reserve Beige Book - Current Economic Conditions
The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions across the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. Published eight times per year, it characterizes regional economic conditions and prospects based on a variety of mostly qualitative information, gathered directly from each District's sources. Overall, economic activity increased at a slight-to-moderate pace in 11 of 12 Federal Reserve Districts in late May and June, while one District reported no change. Click on the link above to learn more about the economic activity nationally and in the 12 districts, including the Kansas City and St. Louis district reports.
Missouri Small Business Profile
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2025 Small Business Profile, Missouri has more than 590,000 small businesses in the state, employing 1.1 million workers. Most Missouri businesses have fewer than 500 employees, and 44 percent of Missourians work for a small business. Learn more about small businesses in Missouri in this SBA profile.
Videos
Click on the following link to view instructional videos on how to use and view reports and data on the MERIC website.
