August Rural Mainstreet Index Rises Above Growth Neutral
According to the August surve,y the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed slightly above growth neutral for only the second time in the past six months.
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Rural Mainstree Economy
Rural Mainstreet Economy Slumps Fifth Straight Month
Higher interest rates, weaker agriculture commodity prices and a credit squeeze are having a significant and negative impact on Rural Mainstreet businesses and on Rural Mainstreet farmers.
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Begins Third Quarter on Healthy Note
After declining below growth neutral in March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for July expanded above the threshold for a fourth straight month, according to the July monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region.
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