In his monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of supply managers, Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, says the overall economic index in the nine Mid-America states increased slightly from December. Moving forward in 2024, Dr. Goss anticipates problems in real estate – both residential and commercial:
Inflation remains high and still slightly above the Federal Reserve’s target. Dr. Goss does not anticipate any rate hikes this year, but he does expect a rate cut in March.
