Crypto exchange news: The US Federal Reserve’s Beige Book shows that the overall US price level has risen moderately. Of the 12 Federal Reserve districts, 9 reported moderate price increases, 2 saw stronger gains, and 1 saw a smaller increase; overall, the increase was unchanged from the previous period or slowed down. The report says that rising energy, transportation, and raw material costs have pushed up companies’ input costs, and some firms attribute the pressure to the impact of the Middle East conflict and tariffs. Consumer prices continue to rise, and some companies’ profit margins are being squeezed. Views on the future inflation trend vary: some expect inflation to remain at its current level, while others believe that falling fuel prices could ease the pressure.