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Report: Midwest Economic Conditions Improved in December

A business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states rose over the past month, pointing to continuing improvement in regional economic conditions, an economist said in a report released on Jan. 2. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index climbed to …

More Economic Growth Ahead for Midwest: Survey

A monthly survey of business leaders released on Oct. 2 suggests that economic conditions are still improving for nine states in the Midwest or Plains. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 58.2 in September, from 57.5 in August, the …

Manufacturing Boosting Midwest Economy, Survey Finds

Results from a monthly survey of business supply managers suggest that manufacturing is boosting economic conditions in nine Midwest and Plains states, according to a report issued on March 1. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report said the overall economic …

Midwest Economy Continued to Improve in January: Survey

Results from a monthly survey of business supply managers released Feb. 1 suggest economic conditions continue to improve in nine Midwest and Plains states, and that confidence in the regional economy is at its highest level in six years. The …

Midwest Economic Outlook Rises for Second Time in 2 Months

Figures from a survey of supply managers in nine Midwest and Plains states have risen for the second month in a row, suggesting more improvement in the regional economy. A report issued says the Mid-American Business Conditions Index climbed to …

Survey Shows Signs of Midwest Economic Slowdown

Figures plunged in an October survey of supply managers in nine Midwest and Plains states, the third straight month of declines that suggest a regional economic slowdown, according to a report released on Nov. 2. The overall Mid-American Business Conditions …

Economic Report Suggests Slower Growth in Midwest

Slower economic growth is likely through the end of the third quarter this year for nine Midwestern and Plains states, according to a report issued on June 1. The survey report says the overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped to …

Report: Modest Economic Growth Expected in Midwest, Plains

Weakness in the agriculture and energy sectors will slow the economy in nine Midwestern and Plains states this spring, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Feb. 2. The region’s overall economic index improved slightly to 54.8 in …

Report: Midwest Economy Still Strong, Growth to Continue

The economy remained strong in nine Midwest and Plains states in August, and a monthly survey of business leaders released Sept. 2 suggests growth will continue in the months ahead. The region’s overall economic index inched up to 57.2 last …

Midwest, Plains Economy Should Keep Growing

A new survey of business leaders suggests the economy will continue growing in nine Midwest and Plains states through the rest of 2013 but at a slower pace than earlier this year. The survey’s overall economic index rose to 53.8 …