Northwest Iowa (Radio Iowa) — A monthly survey of business leaders suggests economic optimism remains strong across the region. The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100.
Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey, says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped from 62.3 in June to 56.1 in July.
The July EMPLOYMENT index dipped to 56.5 last month – down from 60.7 in June.
One concern for Iowa’s economy involves a recent decision by Japan.
The survey covers the entire state of Iowa, along with Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
