While many discuss the Midwest’s economic struggles, often overlooked are the varied performances of the region’s cities. The author looks at the performances of the region’s cities since the turn in the regional economy five years ago and assesses how each city’s performance was...

According to participants in the Chicago Fed's annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, the nation's economic growth in 2008 is forecasted to be slower than in 2007, with inflation staying high and the unemployment rate rising. Light vehicle sales are predicted to fall sharply this year and then...