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Nebraska’s Job Market Steady, but Uneven and Facing Uncertainty
Through the pandemic and the years that followed, Nebraska’s labor market has remained steady, though some new challenges have emerged and others have intensified.
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Despite Price Pressures, Nebraska Households Have Maintained a Savings Buffer
Despite some persistent inflationary pressures, strong income growth has positioned Nebraska households to weather the pressures better than many other places. Nationally, households have faced elevated costs and depleted savings buffers over the past several years. However, Nebraskans have maintained exceptionally high savings rates—nearly double the national average. This savings advantage has had the potential to compound significantly, making major purchases such as housing somewhat more attainable for Nebraska households.
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Strong sales spur Nebraska job gains
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Nebraska's Tight Labor Market: An Update to Long-Running Shortage Concerns
Labor markets have been tight in Nebraska for almost a decade. Increasing participation among the youngest members of the labor force could help.
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Artificial Intelligence Offers an Opportunity for Nebraska Firms
While the adoption of artificial intelligence remains in early stages and its ultimate effects are uncertain, firms in Nebraska may use these products as an opportunity to address challenges in finding labor, managing costs, or both.
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Nebraska shakes off the summer slowdown
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A spring rebound in Nebraska's housing market
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Manufacturing nudges Nebraska’s economy forward
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Revenge Spending in the Wake of the Pandemic
Nebraskans are spending more on experiences after the pandemic, according to recent research from the Kansas City Fed.
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Nebraska firms still hiring