State Establishes Small Business Support Hubs to Help Small Businesses
The state has established the Small Business Support Hubs program to bolster Michigan's small businesses.
CPI Down ‘Sharply’ to Lowest Since March 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in May, matching Comerica’s forecast. CPI was up 4.0% from a year ago, down sharply from April’s 4.9% to the lowest since...
Mild Recession Expected as Economy Continues to Struggle
Economists are expecting a recession to hit later this year, but if and when it does, many of them expect it to be a mild one.
Recent Bank Failures Could Have Impact on Smaller Businesses, Experts Say
Recent bank failures like Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank should give small-business owners pause to wonder what effect will be felt by their businesses, experts say.
Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Hikes After 10 Straight Increases
After raising key interest rates 10 times in 15 months, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is pausing rate hikes, at least for now.
Student Loan Payments Set to Resume as Part of Debt Ceiling Deal
WASHINGTON – After more than three years, students who have accumulated student loan debt are going to have to begin repaying it in late August.
Terms of the debt ceiling deal...
Cybercriminals Use Sophisticated Thievery To Steal Personal, Business Funds
With so much reliance on the Internet, social media and electronic data storage, cybercriminals are finding ways to break in and steal data and money.
Fed Policymakers Split on Need for Continued Rate Hikes
In the minutes of the May Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Fed policymakers were split about the need for more rate hikes this year. “Several” participants believed no...
After Another Rate Hike, Fed Softens Language About Future Raises
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds target 0.25 percentage points to a range of 5.00% to 5.25% on May 3rd. The Fed’s policy...
Producer Price Inflation Slowed in April: Experts
The Producer Price Index for Final Demand rose 0.2% in April after a 0.4% decline in March, revised from a 0.5% drop in the prior release.
Both consensus and Comerica...
First Republic Bank Sold to JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase announced it has acquired the substantial majority of assets and assumed the deposits and certain other liabilities of First Republic Bank from the Federal...
Experts: Total CPI is Slowing, But Core Still Too Hot
Inflation is slowing as last year’s surges in gasoline and food prices drop out of the year-ago comparison, but core inflation is still too high.
The CPI rose 0.1% in...
Sparrow Joining U-M Health Under Proposed Agreement
An agreement between U-M Health and Sparrow Health System is designed to expand services to mid-Michigan residents.
Fed Board Softens Stance on Future Rate Hikes
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the fed funds target 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.75%-to-5.00% on March 22. The FOMC softened their forward...
Expert: Bank Investors the Victims in Collision of Extreme Fiscal, Monetary Policies
The collision of extreme fiscal and monetary policies has finally arrived, with the victims being investors in banks with narrowly focused deposit, lending, and securities portfolio strategies.
To be sure,...
Data Shows Credit Card Debt at Record High as Fed Raises Rates
The consistent raises in its key interest rates from the Federal Reserve may not be having much of an effect on how people are spending their money.
According to a...
Amid Banking Turmoil, Fed Raises Interest Rates Another Quarter-Point
In the wake of two of the largest bank failures in U.S. history, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it's raising its key interest rate another quarter-point.
T-Mobile Acquiring Mint as Part of $1.35 Billion Deal
BELLEVUE, Wash. – T-Mobile US announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ka’ena Corporation and its subsidiaries and brands: Mint Mobile, a successful direct-to-consumer prepaid...
Bally Sports Parent Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Diamond Sports Group, which owns 19 networks operating under the “Bally Sports” banner, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week.
Diamond, the largest owner of regional sports networks in...
Economists Expect Fed to Raise Rates a Quarter-Point
Some economists predict the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates by a quarter-point at each of the next decision points.