GDP
US Economy Shrinks 0.3% In Q1 as Trump Trade Wars Disrupt Businesses
The January-March drop in gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — reversed a 2.4% gain in the last three months of 2024. read more >
by Associated Press -
Arkansas Leads US in GDP Growth for Second Consecutive Quarter
The sector that includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was the leading contributor to the state's growth. read more >
Arkansas’ Future Depends on Engineering (Kim LaScola Needy Commentary)
Increasing Arkansas’ engineering workforce is critical for economic success. read more >
by Kim LaScola Needy -
US Economic Growth for Last Quarter is Revised Up to a Healthy 3.4%
It marked the sixth straight quarter in which the economy has grown at an annual rate above 2%. read more >
Outdoor Recreation Accounts for 2.4% of Arkansas GDP
Nationwide, it accounted for 1.9%, or $454 billion, of current-dollar GDP in 2021. read more >
With Population Growth Not Slowing, ‘Hard Choices’ Needed Soon in NWA
New figures show 5% growth in just the past two years, presenting strains — and opportunities — for the region. read more >
by Marty Cook -
UA Economist: Recession Talk ‘Little Bit Premature’
Despite dreary GDP and inflation numbers, Mervin Jebaraj found "significantly positive" signs in two sectors. read more >
by Marty Cook -