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UA Economists: State Economy to Shrink Slightly in 2023

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s economy will likely contract in 2023, but just barely, according to researchers at The University of

State Business Leaders Still Sour on Economy – Q4 2022 ABCI Results

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the second consecutive quarter, state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy, according to

U.S. Inflation Rate

U.S. inflation rate, as measured by consumer price index rose by 1.0 percent in May, as the year-over-year change accelerated

U.S. Economy Posts Solid Jobs Growth in May

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 390,000 in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Notable job gains

BEA News: Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary), First Quarter 2022

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today: Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased

State Business Leaders Uncertain on Short-Term U.S. Economy

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Even with confidence in the state economy growing along with increasing industry profits and sales, state business

State Economy to Grow in 2022; Pandemic Pitfalls Remain

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s economy could see stellar growth in 2022 as the state and country continue reopening commerce in

Despite Lingering Pandemic, State Businesses Remain Optimistic

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – While not as confident in the economic outlook as they were earlier this year, state business leaders

Free Fall 2021 Data Conference

The Alabama State Data Center (ASDC), housed in the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) hosted

Top Issue Facing Alabama: Education and Workforce Training

Education and workforce training is the top issue facing Alabama’s economy, according to business leaders who participated in the 2020