Economy
Wisconsin has seen strong labor force growth this year, but the jobs picture is murky Â
Wisconsin added 6,400 private sector jobs from June to July but the state's unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.6%,...
MMAC’s Q3 outlook survey shows economy ‘riding the fence’
Whether it is compared to the previous quarter or a year ago, a majority of area businesses surveyed by...
2023 Mid-Year Economic Report: Hope for a soft landing
In addition to being a devastating health emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the economy that are still...
2023 Mid-Year Economic Forecast: Unique labor market continues to favor job candidates
Starting around late 2021, about a year-and-a-half after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the job market in Wisconsin...
2023 Mid-Year Economic Forecast: Consumers stay cautious, seek experiences in post-pandemic economy
Midway through 2023, consumers may be less concerned about inflation than a year ago when inflation peaked at 9.1%...
2023 Mid-Year Economic Forecast: Milwaukee hotel industry slow to recover from pandemic, despite increase in tourism
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic crushed the hotel industry, resulting in well over $100 billion in lost revenue,...
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Wisconsin wage growth picked up in June
Wisconsin saw its largest year-over-year increase in average hourly wages since December, according to the latest data from the...
Wisconsin added 7,000 private sector jobs in June
Wisconsin added 7,000 private sector jobs in June but the state’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 2.5%, according...
Report examines ideas to improve housing affordability in Waukesha County
Municipalities in Waukesha County may need to explore zoning changes, expedited development approval processes and increased public awareness if...
Wisconsin VC funding in Q2 hit lowest level since mid-2020
Wisconsin startups raised a little more than $51 million in venture capital across 16 deals in the second quarter,...