Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Sinks:
Growth Likely to Slow

August survey results at a glance:

• Leading economic indicator points to slower growth in the months ahead but no double-dip recession.
• Almost one-third of supply managers expect a 2011 recession.
• Price gauge indicates much higher likelihood of inflation than deflation.
• Business confidence declines for the month.

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2010

Mid-America Leading Economic Slumps for Third Straight Month:
Growth Outlook Down but Still Positive

August survey results at a glance:

• Leading economic indicator declines to lowest level since January but remains in healthy range.
• More than one-third of supply managers expect a recession in 2011.
• Inflation, not deflation, is more of a concern.
• Growth push from inventory buildups is waning.

For Immediate Release: Sept. 1, 2010

Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Inches Higher:
Hiring Up, Layoffs Down

July survey results at a glance:

• Leading economic indicator points to second half growth.
• Hiring improves with expected layoffs down significantly.
• Price gauge points to reduced inflationary pressures in pipeline.

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2010

Mid-America Leading Economic Indicator Declines Again:
Economic Confidence Plummets

July survey results at a glance:

• Leading economic indicator declines but still at a healthy level.
• For the remainder of 2010, one-third of supply managers expect new hiring, while 13 percent anticipate layoffs.
• Business confidence declines to lowest level since February 2009.
• Inflation gauge dips again.

For Immediate Release: Aug. 2, 2010