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The economic landscape is always changing. Understanding the short- and long-term trends that shape our economy is crucial for long-term success. Our experts track and analyze the most important trends and forces that shape the state and region and share their insights here.
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Wages & Income - Q4-2022 Outlook Report
November 21, 2022

High Inflation Leads to Negative Income Growth

South Dakota real (inflation-adjusted) personal income is trending downward in 2022 after growing each year between 2017 and 2021.  While the state experienced growth in the first quarter of 2022, the inability to keep up…

Macroeconomy - Q4-2022 Outlook Report
November 21, 2022

What’s Driving the Inflation Bus?

On November 3, 2022 the Federal Reserve announced another 75 basis point hike in the Federal Funds rate (the overnight interest rate on interbank loans), raising its target from 3.25% to 4.00%. The Fed is…