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Iowa Economy Podcast: The confidence divide

The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index shows a widening confidence gap between large and small businesses — and the divide is accelerating. Host Chris Conetzkey sits down with Principal’s Nate Schelhaas to break down why …

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Business Record launches Iowa Economy Podcast with analysis from NPR’s Horsley, UI’s Villamil

While some economic indicators seem relatively positive, it’s difficult to determine how the federal economy is truly faring without the latest data. That was the take during the first episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, …

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Iowa’s Economic Crossroads: From federal uncertainty to ag and manufacturing headwinds

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Iowa Economy Podcast Episode 3: Iowa’s ag slowdown ripples through economy as Vermeer finds growth in infrastructure, AI sectors

It’s been a challenging year for the agricultural and manufacturing economies in Iowa, although there are bright spots. The effects of lowered row-crop profitability and trade challenges are being felt across business sectors in the …

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Iowa Economy Podcast Episode 2: ISU economist warns of ‘mediocre growth’ in Iowa

Iowa’s economy is facing multiple challenges, from the government shutdown and an overinflated stock market to trade volatility, according to Peter Orazem, interim chair and professor in the Iowa State University economics department who focuses …

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Iowa Economy: Iowa’s economy in a fog — data delays, trade pressures and what’s next?

When the federal government shut down this fall, economists suddenly lost access to key data — just as questions about the economy’s health were heating up. Host Chris Conetzkey sits down with NPR’s Scott Horsley …

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Iowa Economy: Iowa’s fiscal balancing act — growth, revenue, and what’s holding us back?

From a federal shutdown to an overheated stock market and volatile trade policies, Iowa’s economy is facing headwinds from nearly every direction. Host Chris Conetzkey sits down with ISU economist Peter Orazem to unpack the …

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Iowa Economy: Agriculture sneezed. Did Iowa’s economy catch the cold?

Iowa’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors are under stress — but not without opportunity. Host Chris Conetzkey talks with Vermeer CEO Jason Andringa and Iowa Farm Bureau economist Christopher Pudenz about the effects of the ag …