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Good Signs for Nebraska’s Economy

Good Signs for Nebraska’s Economy

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Economic indicators followed closely by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska point to a strong economic finish to the year, which should remain strong into next year.
Bureau Director Eric Thompson says the latest monthly Leading Economic Indicator is up again, after being up last month. . .

Thompson says a number of factors indicate the state economy remains strong. . .

Business expectations rose again in July and unemployment claims fell.
Only two factors declined. There was a drop-in building permits for single-family housing as well as a drop in airline passenger counts.

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