Oregon's economy slows further in September, U of O index shows

Oregon’s economy retreated in September, dampened by one of the sharpest monthly jobs losses since the recession.

A University of Oregon gauge that tracks the state’s economic activity edged down to a reading of –0.66, meaning the state is expanding slower than its normal pace since 1990.

A labor dispute at the Port of Portland hampered growth in July and August, while an estimated 7,900 job cuts weighed on the economy in September, according to the measure.

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