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Business and Economic News

What is the Mid-America Business Conditions Index?

What is the Mid-America Business Conditions Index?

Every month, Creighton University publishes the Mid-America Business Conditions Index. Here's why it's worth your attention.
by Bill Catlin

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Survey suggests improving business conditions in Midwest

The Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 55.2 in December from 54.1 in November, the report said. The October reading was 54.9. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth.
by Associated Press

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Dakota Access pipeline developer slow to replace some trees

Dakota Access pipeline developer slow to replace some trees

The developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline missed a year-end deadline to plant thousands of trees along the pipeline corridor in North Dakota, but the company said it was still complying with a recent settlement.
by Associated Press

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Move over Cliffs, ArcelorMittal set to manage Hibbing Taconite

Move over Cliffs, ArcelorMittal set to manage Hibbing Taconite

Global iron ore producer ArcelorMittal says no changes in employment, production or operations are expected when it assumes the role as managing partner for Hibbing Taconite later this year.
by Associated Press

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Could exercising in frigid temperatures make us healthier?

Could exercising in frigid temperatures make us healthier?

As a freezing winter drives many of us indoors, some extreme athletes embrace the cold as a great way to burn calories and retrain the immune system while working out. Not so fast, physiologists say.
by Paul Chisholm

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Chris Farrell's 'Conversation on the Creative Economy' with TU Dance

Chris Farrell's 'Conversation on the Creative Economy' with TU Dance

Chris Farrell's Conversation on the Creative Economy series features the founders of TU Dance Company.

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If you're over 50, chances are the decision to leave a job won't be yours

A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.

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Chickpeas sit in silos as Trump's trade wars wage on

Chickpeas sit in silos as Trump's trade wars wage on

The largest importers of crops like lentils, garbanzos or peas — China and India — aren't buying because of trade wars and tariffs. But farmers already planted in anticipation of sales.
by Anna King

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Minimum wages rising in 20 states and several cities

Minimum wages rising in 20 states and several cities

The minimum wage will increase on or around January 1 in 20 states and 21 cities, impacting millions of American workers. Twenty-nine states will have set minimum wages above the federal level.
by Samantha Raphelson

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