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Economy

18 Oct

Valley Business Index soars in September

published on October 18, 2016 - 7:35 AM

The index is a leading economic indicator compiled from a survey of individuals making company purchasing decisions in the

04 Oct

Forecast: Construction to lead local job growth in ’17

published on October 4, 2016 - 8:50 AM

Fresno’s economic recovery is expected to be a slow and steady affair for the next few years, with construction poised

06 Sep

Valley business index declines for third straight month

published on September 6, 2016 - 6:30 AM

For a third straight month, the overall San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index remained below growth neutral in August, pointing

02 Aug

Business index rises in July

published on August 2, 2016 - 9:05 PM

The results point to slowed economic and business growth. An index reading greater than 50 indicates an expansionary economy over

06 Jul

Local business index wilts in June, hits more than 2-year low

published on July 6, 2016 - 8:23 PM

For the first time since December 2013, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index dropped below the growth neutral threshold

23 Jun

Valley Business Index improves in May

published on June 23, 2016 - 2:15 AM

For the thirtieth consecutive month, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index rose above the 50.0 growth neutral threshold. The

23 Jun

Fresno’s credit rating gets another boost from Fitch

published on - 1:59 AM

Fitch also affirmed the city’s overall rating outlook as “stable.” The improved credit rating actually represented a two-step upgrade, since

25 May

Latest Valley business confidence index shows signs of weakening economy

published on May 25, 2016 - 10:38 PM

For the twenty-ninth consecutive month, the San Joaquin Valley Business confidence Index rose above the 50.0 growth neutral threshold in

05 May

Valley economic index falls in April

published on May 5, 2016 - 2:31 AM

April’s San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index fell to its lowest level since November 2012 but continues to point to

05 Apr

Valley Business Index jumps in March

published on April 5, 2016 - 9:21 AM

After declining in February, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index roared back in March, the 28th consecutive month the

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