KINGSTON, R.I., Oct. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
Oct. 26, 2026
WHAT: Rhode Island's economic performance for August has again exceeded what aggregate numbers indicate, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro, citing significant, sustained strength in the goods-producing sector. August's Current Conditions Index value of 50 marks the fifth time in the last six months that a monthly CCI showed at least 50, which is a neutral value, or better.
Lardaro describes the August CCI of 50 as "very favorable and strong," noting that as long as the underlying momentum continues, there is still room for continued optimism. While pockets of weakness still exists, strengths in key ar...