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OMAHA — The economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states, including Colorado, appears to be slowing down as concerns about the nation’s financial health grow, according to a new monthly survey of bankers released Thursday.
The overall Rural Mainstreet index for the region dipped below 50 for the first time this year, hitting 49.3 in August. Anytime that index, which ranges from 0 to 100, is below 50, it suggests the economy will contract.
