Waco residents are now seeing a monthly snapshot of the city’s economic status as measured by a Texas economist who specializes in tracking local business activity. The 19 indicators used include retail sales, auto sales, building permits, average home sale prices, airline emplanements, employment data and other statistics.
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Lower unemployment, spending lift greater Waco economy

Robust spending and a declining unemployment rate caused the Greater Waco Economic Index to increase for the second straight month in March.

Waco economic report shows strong increase

The latest report, which shows the largest month-over-month gain since 2006, represents another positive step in Waco’s recovery.

Waco economic number dips, though jobs figures rising

The number of people working continues to grow and existing home sales are steady.

Greater Waco Economic Index: Waco economy improves in 4th quarter, tops 2010 overall

Waco’s economy improved modestly in the fourth quarter and fared better overall in 2011 than in 2010, but housing construction and housing sales remain problem areas.

Greater Waco Economic Index points to gradual recovery

The Greater Waco Economic Index continued to post positive numbers in November in areas that indicate the region is on a road toward recovery.

Economic report: Waco area adds 1,900 net jobs in year

The Waco metropolitan area has added 1,900 net jobs since October of last year, with employment spread across various sectors of the economy.

Spending, employment, home sales boost Greater Waco Economic Index

The Greater Waco Economic Index in September showed its strongest month-to-month increase in more than four years.

Job growth, home sales and spending boost Greater Waco Economic Index in August

The Greater Waco Economic Index showed improvement for the second straight month in August, with job growth, home sales and consumer spending leading to a modest increase from July.

New housing construction, home prices help drive up Greater Waco Economic Index

Positive signs on the housing front pushed up Waco's rating for July 2011.

Greater Waco Economic Index unchanged, with minimal 2011 improvement

Like most metro areas in Texas, Waco is experiencing low numbers in building and housing, generally sluggish spending and high unemployment rates.

Waco Economic Index slips with lower housing construction, sales

Soft housing construction and sales are holding back the Greater Waco Economic Index, which dipped between April and May and returned to a low not seen until just after the recession.

Tepid spending, bad job market keep Waco economic index unchanged

Employment and consumer spending continue to hold back the Greater Waco Economic Index, which remained unchanged between March and April and fell below April of last year.

Economic report mixed as index dips slightly

More people are working and housing prices continue to surge, but otherwise Waco received a mediocre report Wednesday on economic activity for March. The Greater Waco Economic Index dipped one-tenth of 1 percent in March from February.

Greater Waco Economic Index shows month-to-month growth

The Greater Waco Economic Index rose from 102.2 in January to 102.6 in February, marking the first month-to-month increase in the GWEI since May of last year.

Greater Waco Economic Index unchanged for January

Taxable spending in the Waco area reached an all-time high in January, with 10 local cities showing a combined 9.3 percent increase in sales tax rebates from January of last year.

Waco's economic index takes hit from recession

Waco continued to grapple with recession-related problems throughout 2010, with construction, unemployment and spending on taxable items showing weaknesses compared with the previous year.

Housing sector, auto spending declines fuel drop in Waco's economic index

The Greater Waco Economic Index declined for the sixth straight month since the index began, with declines in the housing sector, increased unemployment and lower automotive spending continuing to pull down the number.

Greater Waco Economic Index declines in October, but shows growth in key areas

Despite a month-to-month drop, the economy in the Waco metropolitan area is still showing a tendency toward growth, Amarillo economist Karr Ingham said.

Greater Waco economic index edges downward

The Greater Waco Economic Index showed a decline in September compared to September 2009. From August to September 2010 the index did not change.

Waco economic index declined for August

Waco's economy creaked a little more under the weight of declines in real estate and building activity in August and a continuing reluctance of consumers to spend, according to the latest Greater Waco Economic Index.

Greater Waco Economic Index: Area faces 'slow' recovery

Waco is poised for economic recovery, but it's likely to be a march rather than a sprint, according to economist Karr Ingham.

Economist to give monthly snapshot of Waco business in the Trib

Waco Tribune-Herald readers residents will soon see a monthly snapshot of the city’s economic status as measured by a Texas economist who specializes in tracking local business activity.