tone

Miraculous moments in the story, such as water welling from a rock where Patrick later baptizes people, play out in a quiet tone.

I could see it in his eyes and hear it in his tone.

With few economic releases due before the blackout begins Friday, investors are likely to lean heavily on the Beige Book’s tone as they recalibrate expectations.

With few economic releases due before the blackout begins Friday, investors are likely to lean heavily on the Beige Book’s tone as they recalibrate expectations.

Key details: The performance of the economy was uneven across the country and the tone was generally one of caution.