The Metro: People aren’t happy with the economy, but spending is still high. Here’s why.
Since 2015, consumer confidence in the economy has plummeted according to recent consumer survey data by the University of Michigan....
The Metro: Ford, GM and Stellantis retreated from EVs. Now more drivers want them
Automakers and auto suppliers are a huge part of metro Detroit’s economy. And they will likely have to change as...
The Metro: The only certainty is chaos for small businesses in metro Detroit
The economy has undergone many drastic changes over the years. If you’re a millennial, change and chaos have been commonplace....
Detroit Regional Chamber sounds alarm, calls for bipartisan plan to fix economy
A new report from the Detroit Regional Chamber is ringing the alarm with warnings that the house is on fire.The...
JD Vance makes stop in Auburn Hills
Vice President JD Vance made a stop at a robotics manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills this week. The visit was...
SCOTUS tariff ruling extends uncertainty for Detroit automakers
President Trump lashed out at the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled his use of certain tariffs was illegal.Trump noted...
The Metro: Why the price of lettuce keeps increasing at your local grocery store
Grocery stores offer colorful produce aisles, where pyramid-shaped mounds of apples, oranges and lemons sit waiting for your inspection. In...
Windsor mayor surprised by Trump bridge threat, points finger at Morouns
Last week President Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening. In a rambling post on social...
The Metro: A positive perspective on Michigan’s economy
How is the Trump administration doing overall at managing the economy? There are bright spots: inflation is down, unemployment is...
Will massive data centers create large rate increase for Michigan customers?
A new report finds that the rise in requests to build huge data centers across the country could reshape the...
The Metro: As inflation eases, many Detroit small businesses still struggle
Small businesses are often described as the backbone of the economy. But in moments of stress, they can also be...
New book examines equitable degrowth as necessary to combat climate change
How does a global community provide for the needs of its citizens without destroying the planet? That’s the crux of...