OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- More mixed signals on the future of the economy in the nine state Mid America region.

Creighton University professor Ernie Goss says some areas are slowing.

Goss says he expects inflation to drop gradually.

Goss says interest rates will continue to rise for a while.

Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers in the nine states from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas.