A leading indicator watched by University of Nebraska economists suggests the Nebraska economy will continue to grow at a steady rate through the first quarter of next year.
Bureau of Business Research Director Eric Thompson says business confidence remains strong in Nebraska and there has been a drop in claims for unemployment. . .

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; “moderate rate”
Thompson says for the state economy to really take off, the agriculture sector needs to see a rebound. . .

There are some areas of concern, according to Thompson, in particular a drop in single-family housing permits. . .