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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 >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Construction

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 >
Energy / Manufacturing

Arkansas’ Future Depends on Engineering (Kim LaScola Needy Commentary)

Increasing Arkansas’ engineering workforce is critical for economic success. read more >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

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 GDP map
Manufacturing / Retail / Tourism

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 >
Construction / Education / Real Estate

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 >
Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

UA Economist: Recession Talk ‘Little Bit Premature’

Despite dreary GDP and inflation numbers, Mervin Jebaraj found "significantly positive" signs in two sectors. read more >