For the first time since April, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index ... a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas ... fell ... but remained above growth neutral for the month. In April of this year, COVID-19 pushed the overall index to its lowest level in 11 years. Since April, the overall index has climbed above growth neutral 50.0 for six of the past seven months. The November Business Conditions Index, which ranges between 0 and 100, dipped to 69.0 from October’s 70.2.
The Kansas Business Conditions Index for November decreased to 60.1 from 68.7 in October. The Index is a monthly survey of supply managers.