The regional economy continues to show growth, but there are some concerns.
Ernie Goss of Creighton University in Omaha coordinates the monthly survey of business managers in the nine state Mid America region. He says the overall index for July dropped slightly.
Goss says the jobs index also dropped.
Goss says businesses still report a lack of skilled workers.
Goss says trade issues are starting to have an impact.
Goss says inflation also continues a slow rise, which may trigger more interest rate hikes in the next few months.
(WNAX)