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Mid America Economy Showing Positive Signs

Mid America Economy Showing Positive Signs

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The economy in the nine state Mid America region may be showing some slow signs of improvement.
Ernie Goss, head of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says the main indicator is moving positive….

Goss says another indicator moved into positive growth territory…..

Goss says regional businesses are still facing some challenges….

Goss says businesses are also watching the Federal Reserve for a possible interest rate hike, and the Presidential election is also playing into business planning.

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