OMAHA — A monthly survey of rural bankers in Nebraska and nine other regional states shows signs that the economy remains sluggish.
The index rose to 40.9 in May from just over 38.2 in April, but remains in negative territory. A score above 50 shows economic growth, but below suggests decline.
Economists who run the study at Creighton University say weak grain prices and farm values are the cause of the dip.
