economy

University of Michigan economist Betsey Stevenson explains what Democrats' election victories could mean for inflation, AI, data centers, and Michigan's economy.

With the elections behind us, will gas and grocery prices finally come down? We look at what’s next for consumers, and how a U.P. Democrat flipped a seat by putting healthcare access front and center. Plus, the role Michigan’s Latino voters played in the state’s blue wave.

GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.

Joanne Hsu, director of U-M's Surveys of Consumers, says years of economic shifts have made voters slow to react to news ahead of the election.

According to a report from the Anderson Economic Group, Michigan lost $4 billion in direct income losses for residents and businesses. The plume created health concerns and closed businesses.

As tax cuts and rural land become incentives for data center investments to flow to Michigan, the state's residents are raising environmental and economic concerns about the projects. Maps are being developed and updated to keep track of data centers in the Great Lakes region.

The former U.S. transportation secretary slammed President Donald Trump’s speech before Detroit business leaders Tuesday in which Trump claimed his policies have been responsible for an economic revival in Michigan.

A look back at the year's economy, as experienced by Michiganders. Also, a long- awaited contract for teachers in Grand Rapids’ Public Schools. And our series The Dish is back! Chef Yumna Jawad has some ideas for making holiday kitchen work more manageable.

Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market.

General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles.