Economy
Discover key economic trends shaping the future of Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Wisconsin unemployment ticks up in April, initial claims trend lower
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate increased slightly in April, reaching 3.3%, but initial unemployment claims in the state have trended lower...
Wisconsin imports up 9% to start the year
Wisconsin’s total imports in the first quarter increased more than 9% to $10.5 billion, including a 20% increase in...
Sentry survey finds 60% of C-suite execs don’t expect growth within their companies in 2025
Facing economic uncertainty and persistent supply chain issues, 60% of top U.S. business leaders expect stagnant or declining growth in 2025.
Optimism for 2025 sales growth declines among MMAC members
Compared to the start of the year, fewer Milwaukee-area companies are expecting to see a year-over-year increase in sales...
Wisconsin added 11,500 private sector jobs in March
Wisconsin’s private sector employment jumped by 11,500 in March, an increase of 0.4% compared to February, according to data...
Viewpoints: What it actually costs to build new housing
Editor's note: This article was originally published by John Johnson, a research fellow for the Marquette University Law School...
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How global trends will reshape southeastern Wisconsin’s economic future
Picture this. The year is 2045. You’re woken up by your AI-powered virtual assistant, which helps you prioritize your...
The Wisconsin business leaders who made the Forbes world billionaires list
Meet the richest Wisconsinites on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List—net worths, rankings, and the companies behind their fortunes.
Wisconsin economy grew 2.8% in 2024, despite slow end to year
Wisconsin’s real GDP grew 2.8% in 2024, one of the strongest years of growth in the past decades, despite...
Wisconsin lost 2,900 private sector jobs in February
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2% in February, even as the state lost 2,900 private sector jobs during...
