Economy
Discover key economic trends shaping the future of Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
BizTracker: December 2019
The Milwaukee-area manufacturing index for November was 42.12 the fifth straight month the index has been below 50. A...
It took until 2018 for Milwaukee County’s economy to reach pre-recession levels
Milwaukee County’s real GDP grew 1.9% in 2018, the strongest year of growth since 2011 and enough to finally...
American Family, Husco and GRAEF CEOs to speak at 2020 Economic Trends event
The speaker lineup is set for the 2020 Economic Trends event, BizTimes Media’s 19th annual forum on what lies ahead in the new year.
Metro Milwaukee employers less optimistic on hiring heading into 2020
The majority of metro Milwaukee employers surveyed by ManpowerGroup expect to maintain their current staffing levels heading into 2020, but the percentage planning to grow staff decreased from the same time last year.
Biz Compass: How do you manage your business differently amid economic uncertainty?
Kraig Sadownikow
President, American Companies
“Remain confident – realistic but confident. Trust yourself, your business principles and the values that...
Wisconsin voters turn more optimistic on economy in latest Marquette poll
When he presented the results of the Marquette University Law School poll in October, poll director Charles Franklin highlighted an emerging trend in the data.
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Wages are the bright spot in Wisconsin’s employment picture
Wisconsin wage growth appears to be picking up again after slowing in the first half of the year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wisconsin lost 1,100 private sector jobs in October
Wisconsin lost 1,100 private sector jobs and the state's unemployment rate increased to 3.3% in October, according to new seasonally adjusted data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wisconsin among 10 slowest growing states in second quarter
Wisconsin economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the second quarter, among the 10 slowest growth rates of any state in the country, according to new date from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Biz Tracker: Third quarter 2019
The Milwaukee area manufacturing index for September was 45.41. For four of the past five months the index has...
