Economy
Discover key economic trends shaping the future of Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Consumers remain cautious amid tariff threat
Continuing with the overarching theme of economic uncertainty, consumers are generally exercising caution in their spending habits these days.
Much...
Uncertainty halts motion in the labor market
Uncertainty continues to dictate decision-making among employers and employees in the labor market. While most industries are swaying employer-friendly...
How do Wisconsin bankers see the state of the economy?
Bankers are uniquely situated to understand the direction of the economy. Constant conversations with clients to meet their needs...
Mid-Year Economic Report Q&A: Wait and see
It has been a wild year politically in the United States under the second term of President Donald Trump,...
Snap-On CEO says economy beginning to stabilize following uncertainty earlier in the year
Kenosha-based Snap-On is reporting stabilizing economic conditions following early tariff-related disruptions under the Trump administration.
Wisconsin unemployment rate down slightly in June
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate decreased by a tenth of a point to 3.2% in June, according to the latest data...
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Report: NFL Draft had $105 million economic impact on state
The 2025 NFL Draft, held outside of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, had a total economic impact of $104.8...
Report: Madison emerging as AI hub, Milwaukee listed as ‘nascent adopter’
A new Brookings Institution report highlights Madison as an emerging AI hub, while Milwaukee remains in the early stages of AI adoption and readiness.
Summerfest attendance up 8.3% this year
Attendance for the 2025 edition of Summerfest was up 8.3% to 602,231, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. announced today.
“As an...
Metro Milwaukee home sales surged 13.7% in June
Homes sales in the four-county metro Milwaukee area in June rose 13.7%, year-over-year, to 1,840, according to the latest...
