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August 2011

The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) was +0.03 in July, down from +0.36 in June.

Last Updated: 09/29/2011

Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Weakened in August

The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) decreased to –0.24 in August from +0.01 in July, marking the first time that the index has indicated below-average Midwest growth in 18 months. The relative MEI decreased to 0.00 in August, down from +0.92 in the previous month and its lowest value since June 2010.