Rural Mainstreet Index Rises to Pre-Pandemic Level
Since falling to a record low in April, the Rural Mainstreet Index has increased for six straight months. The farm equipment sales index improved this month, too.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Improves for September
The index has risen consistently since bottoming out in April. The farm equipment sales index remains in a recessionary zone.
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Rural Mainstreet Shows Modest Economic Gains
The August farm equipment-sales index fell to 32.8 from 34.4 in July.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Climbs for July
The July farm equipment-sales index increased to 34.4 from 32.8 in June.
Read moreRural Mainstreet Index Rises in July
The farm equipment sales index, while still weak, also made gains.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Climbs for June
The June farm equipment-sales index increased to 32.8 from 21.9 in May. The confidence index improved to 43.8 from May’s 22.1.
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Rural Mainstreet Wobbles Above Growth Neutral
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index declined in February but remained above growth neutral. The farm equipment sales index increased but did not yet break into positive territory.
Read moreTrade Deals Push Confidence to Seven-Year High
The confidence index in the Rural Mainstreet survey shows a boost that researchers have not seen since 2013.
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