Manufacturing Growth to Aid Midwest Economy October 2, 2013 A new survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests that manufacturing growth will help fuel the...
Survey: Michigan Businesses Confident About Growth June 17, 2013 The latest Michigan Future Business Index survey of small and midsize business leaders shows unequalled confidence in the state’s business...
Midwest, Plains Economy Still Growing Steadily: Survey June 4, 2013 A monthly survey of business leaders suggests the economy in nine Midwest and Plains states will continue growing steadily over...
Study: Agriculture Plays Important Role in Utah Economy February 11, 2013 Agriculture continues to play an important role in Utah’s economy, according to a Utah State University study. The study found...
Big Quake Could Cause $30B Damage to Oregon February 6, 2013 A state commission says a magnitude 9 earthquake off the Oregon coast and tsunami could cause more than $30 billion...
Great Plains Cities Seize New Wave of Prosperity February 1, 2013 By Jonathan Ellis Take a look around: Life is pretty great in the Great Plains. So good that cities such as Sioux Falls...
Texas’ Expected Surplus Won’t Lessen 2013 Budget Fight January 2, 2013 Shortfall and sacrifice: that’s how the Texas Legislature two years ago defended gutting $5.4 billion from public education, laying off...
Midwest Economic Index Rises Slightly December 4, 2012 A monthly economic index report suggests an economic slump will continue over the next three to six months for nine...
EU Insurers’ Capital Charges May be Cut to Boost Loans September 28, 2012 By Huw Jones and Jonathan Gould Capital charges for insurers in the European Union could be cut to encourage lending for long-term projects and help boost...
WTO Cuts 2012 Global Trade Growth Forecast to 2.5% September 21, 2012 By John O'Callaghan World trade will grow by a mere 2.5 percent this year, dragged down by Europe to less than half of...