The Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index increased 0.3 percent in December to 81.5, according to data released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Get the full story »
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Survey: Mid-America economy, inflation to grow
The economy in nine U.S. Midwest and South-Central states will likely grow at a healthy pace, albeit with rising inflation, according to a survey of supply managers released on Monday. Get the full story »
U.S. Midwest business index jumps in December
Business activity in the U.S. Midwest rose unexpectedly in December, with help from a gain in employment and new orders, a report showed Thursday. The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago business barometer jumped to 68.6 in December from 62.5 in November. Get the full story »
U.S. Midwest business barometer rises in November
Business activity in the U.S. Midwest grew faster than expected in November, helped in part by stronger employment, a report showed Tuesday. Get the full story »
Midwest farmland prices up 10% from year ago
Farmland values in the U.S. Midwest, one of the world’s top grain growing regions, jumped 10 percent in the third quarter compared to a year ago due to rising agricultural prices and the low cost of money, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said on Thursday. Get the full story »
Slow job growth hurting Mid-America economy
Slower-paced economic growth is in store for nine U.S. Midwest and South-Central states, according to a survey of supply managers on Monday.
Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index fell to 52.3 in October from 56.3 in September. A reading of 50 is considered growth neutral, while a reading above that signals expansion over the next three to six months. Get the full story »
Midwest survey: Growing economic optimism
Despite mixed financial signals, rural bankers who responded to a survey in 10 Midwest in Plains states apparently are growing optimistic about the regional economy. The Rural Mainstreet economic report for October says its economic confidence index, which reflects expectations for the economy six months out, rose to 57.3 from 54.9 in September and 46.0 in August. Get the full story »
