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Business confidence in economy plunges in Las Vegas, UNLV report shows

Business confidence in the Las Vegas economy has plunged to levels not seen in more than a decade, according to early findings from a new UNLV report. Andrew Woods of UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research says confidence has dropped sharply since last quarter.

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UNLV CBER’s 2025 Outlook

UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research hosted its Outlook 2025 event at Durango Casino and Resort on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The annual forum brought new insights into Nevada’s economic trajectory.

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CBER Report: Slow Economic Growth, But No Recession in Sight

Slow economic growth is expected in 2025, but experts say a recession isn’t on the horizon. UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research marked its 50th anniversary by sharing new forecasts for Nevada and the national economy.

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Alternative Indicators: Can Nevada Employment Predict Where the Economy is Headed?

Nevada’s employment trends have long served as an early warning signal for the national economy, with declines in state job numbers historically preceding broader U.S. recessions. In a new discussion, host Alex Ossola speaks with Andrew Woods, director of UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, about what current Nevada data reveals and what it may signal for the health of the U.S. economy.

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Why is Tourism declining in Vegas?

Tourism is declining in Las Vegas as visitor numbers soften and travelers shift their spending habits. “The success of the economy here in Vegas is very dependent on the business cycle for the U.S. economy,” said Andrew Woods, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at UNLV.

Read more about it in this New York Times article here.