Lardaro: R.I. economy has breakout performance in September

Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:51 am

PBN Staff (via Providence Business News)

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island emerged from a mild recession with a breakout performance in September, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said Tuesday in his monthly Current Conditions Index report. The Current Conditions Index for September was 58, up from 50 in August. A CCI value above 50 indicates an economic expansion compared with the […]

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