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Mid America Economy Continues to Slow

Mid America Economy Continues to Slow

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A slowing economy signals a possible recession in the Mid America region.
Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers…..

Goss says a majority of business managers are expecting a recession this year…..

Goss says job growth was strong during the month…..

Goss says one positive note was inflation seems to be slowing across the region.
The Mid America region that Goss surveys stretches from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Oklahoma and Arkansas.

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