Source: Chantal Allam, WRAL TECHWIRE, 11/28/18

The NSCU Index of North Carolina leading economic indicator, a forecast of the state economy’s direction four to six months ahead, rose almost 5 percent in October from its level in September,  according to NC State University economist Michael Walden, PhD. However, the Index is still below its pre-Hurricane Florence level, he cautioned, suggesting the hurricane still had some lingering impacts on the state economy in October.

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