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Utah's Unemployment Far Below National Average!

Latest reports show how Utah’s economy is faring

Reports » Zions Bank’s findings show index at four-year high.

By TOM WHARTON

| The Salt Lake Tribune

First Published Jan 28 2014 01:38 pm • Last Updated Jan 28 2014 05:25 pm

Utah’s economy and unemployment remain stronger than most other states.

That was one conclusion to be drawn Tuesday after Zions Bank released its Consumer Attitude Index and Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index reports.

According to Randy Shumway, chief executive officer for The Cicero Group that compiles the numbers for Zions. The attitude index was relatively unchanged, increasing .1 points to 96.2 percent from December to January, which is the highest it has been since the report was established about four years ago. Continue Reading...

IN/OUT What's In, What's Out For 2014 Buyers & Sellers

What's In, What's Out For 2014 Buyers & Sellers

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