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Amid a broader recovery since April 2020, the U.S. economy shrank 1.4% in the first quarter 2022, sparking worries of a possible recession around the corner. The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index compiled by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industry to Massachusetts fell slightly in March to 55.1, which is the first time it dipped below the statewide average, although that score is still considered optimistic.

What is your outlook for the Central Mass. economy for the rest of the year?
We will continue a strong recovery from the pandemic. (11%, 16 VOTES)
Economic growth will slow but will remain positive. (43%, 63 VOTES)
While the national economy may enter a recession, Central Mass. will likely avoid it. (7%, 10 VOTES)
Factoring in rising interest rates, inflation & the war in Ukraine, we're headed into a recession, both locally and nationally (40%, 59 VOTES)
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Amid a broader recovery since April 2020, the U.S. economy shrank 1.4% in the first quarter 2022, sparking worries of a possible recession around the corner. The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index compiled by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industry to Massachusetts fell slightly in March to 55.1, which is the first time it dipped below the statewide average, although that score is still considered optimistic.

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  • Stephen Quist
    May 3, 2022

    Due to Polar Park coming into the city, outside investment in our city continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Much to the chagrin of WBJ...

  • Brian F Labonte Labonte
    May 2, 2022

    Let's wake up, Americans. Heating oil is over $2 a gallon more than gasoline, when in my life gas was always more than fuel oil. Who's the fools? We are. Let's wake up now.