Even though the Fed survey indicates that the economy grew in September, expectations for the future are becoming more pessimistic.

A national survey of the 12 regional banks of the Federal Reserve revealed on Thursday that the U.S. economy grew marginally in September, helped by a substantial upswing in travel and tourism and constant or expanding activity in manufacturing.

Higher interest rates and inflation are having a negative impact on retail, vehicle sales, and real estate, according to the so-called beige book released in advance of the Federal Reserve....