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MTSU Trade Report: Low car sales, trade war led to TN's exporters 'disappointing showing'

Dec 17, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee's exports fell by more than $500 million for the third quarter compared to the same period last year, a 6.6 percent loss, according to the latest "Global Commer.... Read More

MTSU Business Barometer: Future economic prospects sour

MTSU Business Barometer: Thoughts on future economic prospects sour

Oct 18, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Outlook among Tennessee business leaders has fallen sharply in recent months, according to the latest Tennessee Business Barometer by MTSU's Jones Col.... Read More

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MTSU trade report: Trade war continues to strike Tennessee's shores

Sep 26, 2019 at 11:39 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee exporters suffered a tough second quarter almost across the board, particularly in auto sales, according to the latest "Global Commerce" trade report from MTSU's Bus.... Read More

MTSU survey: Tennessee consumer outlook improves amid worries about China trade rift

Sep 24, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Results from the most recent Tennessee Consumer Outlook Survey indicate consumers' view on the economy has improved "significantly," reports the Office of Consumer Research in.... Read More

MTSU Survey: Optimism about economy is growing

Jul 23, 2019 at 02:04 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee business leaders hold positive and improving views of the U.S. economy and the state’s economy, according to the latest Tennessee Business Barometer quarterly.... Read More

Global Commerce trade report from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center

MTSU Trade report: Tenn. exports inch up after 'another tough slog' in first quarter

Jul 16, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee exporters "eked out" a small increase during a challenging first quarter, according to the latest "Global Commerce" trade report from MTSU’s Business and Econo.... Read More

MTSU Survey: Tennessee consumer outlook is 'good news for local businesses and retailers'

Jun 18, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Results from the most recent Tennessee Consumer Outlook Survey indicate consumers continue to be optimistic about the overall U.S. economy, reports the Office of Consu.... Read More

Mixed signals as single-family permits trend downward even as housing prices rise

Jun 18, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee's housing report for the first quarter of 2019 shows mixed signals, with single-family permits trending downward even as the economy and job market continue on solid.... Read More

Trade war, tariffs cause 'one of worst quarters in recent memory' for Tenn. exports

May 08, 2019 at 02:04 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee's exports dropped by almost $500 million in “a poor fourth quarter” of 2018, according to the latest “Global Commerce” trade report from MTSU.... Read More

MTSU Survey: Business leaders see 'steadily improving economy'

Apr 23, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee business leaders have a more positive economic outlook this spring despite concerns about the Mueller report and finding qualified workers, according to the latest T.... Read More

MTSU Study: Habitat for Humanity creates $107M in economic activity statewide

Apr 09, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

In addition to making homeownership dreams come true for thousands of families across the state over the years, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee generated more than $107 mill.... Read More

MTSU survey: Tennessee consumer outlook 'modestly' improved in 2019

Mar 25, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Results from the most recent Tennessee Consumer Outlook Survey by MTSU indicate consumers' outlook on the economy has improved modestly following a steady decline from an all-.... Read More

MTSU report: Foreign firms invested $1.5B in Tenn., created 3,000 jobs in 2018

Feb 22, 2019 at 02:17 pm by Voice Wire

Foreign firms invested more than $1.5 billion in Tennessee last year, the fourth time in five years foreign investment reached or exceeded that mark, according to the latest ".... Read More

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