http://www2.creighton.edu/fileadmin/user/COBA/EconomicOutlook/Podcast/mid-american/midamerican.xml Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:30:11 -0500 Dr. Ernest Goss http://economicoutlook.creighton.edu Podcast Maker v1.2.7a - http://www.potionfactory.com/podcastmaker Each month since 1994, the Creighton University Forecasting Group in Omaha, Nebraska has surveyed supply managers in over 800 firms in 9 states to produce a leading economic indicators for the region. States included in the survey are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. This survey parallels and uses the same methodology as the national survey conducted by the Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, since 1931. Each month, Ernie Goss, Ph.D. and MacAllister Chair at Creighton will summarize the findings from the survey in this podcast. He will be joined by business leaders and economic experts to provide an overview of the financial and economic outlook for both the region and nation. A monthly economic survey of over 800 firms in 9 different states Each month since 1994, the Creighton University Forecasting Group in Omaha, Nebraska has surveyed supply managers in over 800 firms in 9 states to produce a leading economic indicators for the region. States included in the survey are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. This survey parallels and uses the same methodology as the national survey conducted by the Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, since 1931. Each month, Ernie Goss, Ph.D. and MacAllister Chair at Creighton will summarize the findings from the survey in this podcast. He will be joined by business leaders and economic experts to provide an overview of the financial and economic outlook for both the region and nation. en 2006 Dr. Ernest Goss ernieg@creighton.edu Podcasting Management & Marketing economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers, Ernie Goss no Dr. Ernest Goss This is an overview of the results from the August survey of over 800 businesses in 9 states. We have conducted this survey of supply managers since 1994. Essentially, the August survey indicates that higher interest rates engineered by the Fed along with rising energy prices have slowed growth in the economy to a solid pace often referred to as a “soft landing.” Job growth was positive but down from the previous month. August trade numbers were less promising with new export orders declining to their lowest level in more than 3 years. Investment Opportunities and Threats This is an overview of the results from the August survey of over 800 businesses in 9 states. We have conducted this survey of supply managers since 1994. Essentially, the August survey indicates that higher interest rates engineered by the Fed along with rising energy prices have slowed growth in the economy to a solid pace often referred to as a “soft landing.” Job growth was positive but down from the previous month. August trade numbers were less promising with new export orders declining to their lowest level in more than 3 years. http://economicoutlook.creighton.edu http://www.outlook-economic.com/econoutlook/Podcast/goss0906.mp3 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:30:31 -0500 Podcasting, economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers no 00:20:01 economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers, Ernie Goss, interest rates Dr. Ernest Goss This is an overview of the results from the September survey of over 800 businesses in 9 states. We have conducted this survey of supply managers since 1994. Essentially, the August survey indicates that higher interest rates engineered by the Fed along with rising energy prices have slowed growth in the economy to a solid pace often referred to as a “soft landing.” Job growth was positive but down from the previous month. August trade numbers were less promising with new export orders declining to their lowest level in more than 3 years. Investment Opportunities and Threats This is an overview of the results from the September survey of over 800 businesses in 9 states. We have conducted this survey of supply managers since 1994. Essentially, the August survey indicates that higher interest rates engineered by the Fed along with rising energy prices have slowed growth in the economy to a solid pace often referred to as a “soft landing.” Job growth was positive but down from the previous month. August trade numbers were less promising with new export orders declining to their lowest level in more than 3 years. http://economicoutlook.creighton.edu http://www.outlook-economic.com/econoutlook/Podcast/podcast1006.mp3 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:26:31 -0500 Podcasting, economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers no 00:20:01 economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers, Ernie Goss, interest rates, housing market, foreign investment Dr. Ernest Goss The October survey of over 800 businesses in nine states conducted by Creighton University indicates that the economy is slowing to a lower, but positive pace with reduced inflationary pressures. How does a slower growth economy with lower inflationary pressures affect investment opportunities on Wall Street? Ernie Goss, Head of Creighton Economic Forecasting group, Holly Murphy-Barstow, President of Barstow Investment Advisors and Tony Hendrickson, Dean of Creighton’s College of Business Administration discuss how the slowing economy will affect the Christmas buying season and investment opportunities for the astute investor. Investment Opportunities and Threats The October survey of over 800 businesses in nine states conducted by Creighton University indicates that the economy is slowing to a lower, but positive pace with reduced inflationary pressures. How does a slower growth economy with lower inflationary pressures affect investment opportunities on Wall Street? Ernie Goss, Head of Creighton Economic Forecasting group, Holly Murphy-Barstow, President of Barstow Investment Advisors and Tony Hendrickson, Dean of Creighton’s College of Business Administration discuss how the slowing economy will affect the Christmas buying season and investment opportunities for the astute investor. http://economicoutlook.creighton.edu http://www.outlook-economic.com/econoutlook/Podcast/podcast1106.mp3 Tues, 31 Oct 2006 15:25:31 -0500 Podcasting, economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers no 00:22:56 economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers, Ernie Goss, interest rates, housing market, foreign investment Dr. Ernest Goss The November survey of over 800 businesses in nine states conducted by Creighton University indicates that the economy is slowing. Recent U.S. economic weakness and what it means for investors. The November survey of over 800 businesses in nine states conducted by Creighton University indicates that the economy is slowing. http://economicoutlook.creighton.edu http://www.outlook-economic.com/econoutlook/Podcast/podcast1206.mp3 Mon, 04 Nov 2006 15:25:31 -0500 Podcasting, economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers no 00:23:56 economic outlook, supply managers, Mid-American, Mountain, purchasing managers, Ernie Goss, interest rates, housing market, foreign investment