The economy in nine Midwest and Plains states remains strong in the wake of a devastating global pandemic, according to new monthly survey of business leaders and managers, but the survey’s index gauging inflation soared to a new record high. …
The rural economy in parts of 10 Plains and Western states continues to grow, but rural bank CEOs say their biggest fears for the 2021 economy are excessive inflation and higher long-term interest rates, according to a new monthly survey …
Tariffs and flooding have slowed economic growth in nine Midwest and Plains states, according to a report on a survey of business supply managers. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped to 54.3 in May from 55.9 in April. The figure …
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 …
