Stories on Inflation/Recession

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    U-M Surveys of Consumers: Easing inflation pressures lift sentiment

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    High interest rates, stock market turmoil add to consumer worries

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    U-M surveys reveals five patterns in consumer responses to inflation

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    A retail tale: U-M experts can comment on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and influence of inflation

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    U-M economists expect ‘mild recession,’ though auto sector strength should curb worst effects in Michigan

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    September jobs report: Employment growth slowing, remains strong

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    2021 Child Tax Credit reduced hardship for families in poverty, had no significant impact on employment

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    Uncertainty clouds consumers’ outlook on the economy

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    Rising food prices hit less-healthy older adults hardest, U-M poll suggests

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    Consumers adjust to inflation as labor market expectations worsen

  11. U-M survey reveals Michigan communities’ priorities for spending COVID-related federal relief funds

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    9 in 10 eviction cases filed during pandemic came from landlords not compliant with rental codes

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    Inflationary concerns outweigh expected income growth

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    U-M economist on what to know about the Federal Reserve’s rate hike

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    Michigan poverty map identifies regional needs related to child care, health care, affordable housing

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    Not a recession? That might be news to real disposable income

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    What comes after Roe v. Wade? Michigan experts to discuss law, policy, health and economics

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    Pessimism on inflation overshadows optimism on personal finances

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    U.S. Sen. Casey, experts to discuss integrating policies for economic security

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    Russia-Ukraine war: What to know about sanctions—their effects and effectiveness