2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (990+ words) WASHINGTON DC " The United States national debt is rapidly approaching an almost unimaginable milestone: $39 trillion. The number is so enormous that economists, policymakers and ordinary Americans alike often struggle to truly grasp what it represents. A trillion dollars is not…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (748+ words) ANN ARBOR " For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered protection from the economic disruption that devastated factory towns across the Midwest. Automation was supposed to threaten assembly lines " not office cubicles. The concern is no…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (562+ words) ANN ARBOR " Washtenaw County's economy is expected to outperform much of Michigan over the next three years, with lower unemployment and higher wages"but a slowing growth trend and rising global risks could quickly change that outlook. The biggest wildcard:…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (706+ words) LANSING " Michigan recorded nearly 20, 000 job cuts in January, one of the highest totals in the United States, raising new questions about how economic shifts in the automotive and manufacturing sectors could reshape the state's workforce. According to a new national…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (533+ words) At first glance, the move looks contradictory. Crypto is often framed as "digital gold." Gold and silver are traditional safe havens. Yet all three are falling together, indicating that investors are prioritizing liquidity, yield, and predictability over narratives. The common…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (822+ words) GRAND RAPIDS " A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy points to a clear trend heading into 2026: growth is slowing, even as the broader state economy sends mixed signals depending on region and industry. The outlook, delivered by Paul Isely,…...