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Economy Remains Weak in Midwest

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said weakness in nondurable-goods producers, such as food and ethanol makers, combined with worries about the global economy to slow business in the region.

2012/12/03

Drought Drains Midwest Economy

Mid-America Business Conditions Index remained below growth neutral for a second month.

2012/09/04

Midwest Business Conditions Index Falls in June

A quarter of the managers surveyed say the biggest hurdle in the next year is implementation of health care reform.

2012/07/02

Midwest Economy Growing Thanks to Farming

Economist Ernie Goss says even though the May numbers are positive, the region’s economic growth will slow in the months ahead.

2012/05/18

Midwest Economy Getting Stronger

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says heavy manufacturing continues to be propel economic growth, with export-oriented manufacturers leading the way.

2012/05/01

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Economy Breaking for High Cost of Gas

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says there are signs that the higher energy and fuel prices are slowing growth in agriculture-dependent areas.

2012/04/20

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No Fuel Price Impact on Missouri Economy

A survey suggests that rising fuel prices haven’t slowed the economy in a nine-state region in the Midwest and Plains.

2012/04/02

Midwest Economic Growth Stalled

The regional economy will grow slowly over the next three to six months, if at all.

2012/01/03

Midwest Economy Struggles Along

Business conditions in nine Midwestern and Plains states suggest a slowdown in growth.

2011/08/01

Midwest Economy May Be Slowing

Higher energy prices and supply problems stemming from the Japanese tsunami and Midwest and Plains flooding have slowed economic growth.

2011/07/01

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