US Job Openings Slip By 200K, Labor Market Slows
U.S. employers advertised 7.2 million job openings in July, the Labor Department said, as demand for workers continues to ease after several years of historic strength.
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Consumer Confidence Slips In August As Job Market Weakens
Confidence in the U.S. economy dipped for Americans in August, reflecting rising concern over the labor market and persistent worries about inflation.
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He Doesn’t See The Need ‘To Fly Our Economy Into A Cliff’
Dear Editor, I’m just a dumb old boy from Indiana that thinks there is no real need to fly our economy into a cliff. I have no problem with properly applied tariffs; however, what we are now seeing is guaranteed to backfire. I seriously doubt that many major … Read More
Notre Dame Football’s success benefits economy
The excitement of Notre Dame’s success in football is boosting the local South Bend economy.
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My 2025 Forecast
Last week, I presented my 2025 economic forecast to a large group in Muncie.
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Governor-elect Mike Braun Announces Freedom and Opportunity Agenda
Governor-elect Mike Braun unveiled his Freedom and Opportunity Agenda, a comprehensive framework designed to take Indiana to new heights through targeted reforms and strategic investments.
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Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy.
Read MoreWhat Is Driving Misperceptions About the Economy?
Do Americans view the condition of the economy through a partisan political lens rather than judging it based on facts?
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Experts Say The Economy Is Getting Better, But Consumers Don’t Feel That Way. Here’s Why.
Americans are still worried about their financial stability even as their recession fears lessen.
Read MoreManufacturing Matters, But Not For Creating Jobs
We are coming up on election season quickly, so it is again time to evaluate claims about economic policy.
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‘We Cannot Afford To Be Complacent’: Chamber Releases 2035 Economic Vision For State
Indiana’s influential Chamber of Commerce on Monday released its third long-term economic plan for the state — two years ahead of schedule, and as both Indiana and the chamber itself prepare for major leadership changes.
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Holcomb Calls US 30 Freeway A ‘Top Priority’
Gov. Eric Holcomb wasted little time Thursday night, Jan. 27, addressing possibly the biggest regional issue in northern Indiana – the need to revamp US 30.
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Kosciusko Chamber Sees Spike In Membership During Pandemic
Life has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the economic realm.
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