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Consumer sentiment surges 16% for 1st time this year
WOLO - South Carolina
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June 13, 2025
(CNN)– Americans appear to be feeling more hopeful about the economy. A new survey released Friday, June 13, by the University of Michigan shows consumer sentiment surged 16% this month. That’s the first increase since December. The consumer...
Consumer sentiment rises in June after six-month slump
Virginia Business
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June 13, 2025
SUMMARY: Consumer sentiment index rose 16% in June to 60.5 First increase after six straight months of decline Inflation remains subdued, supporting optimism Trade truce with China credited for improving outlook WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer...
Michigan awards nearly $1 million to preserve local history
Soo Leader
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June 13, 2025
The Michigan History Center and Historical Society of Michigan today announced 50-plus communities and organizations that will share these Round 1 funds in the America250MI History Grant Program NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL...
Consumer sentiment sees first improvement in six months despite ongoing trade worries
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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June 13, 2025
(TNND) — Consumer sentiment improved for the first time in six months, the University of Michigan's long-running index showed Friday. Americans who were spooked by President Donald Trump's tariffs aren't as worried now, Joanne Hsu, the survey’s...
Restaurants join forces at Taste of Buchanan to attract visitors despite construction
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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June 15, 2025
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WSBT) — Buchanan Businesses aren’t letting construction downtown stop them from serving the community! More than a dozen restaurants took part in the “Taste of Buchanan” pop-up set on Saturday. It was timed to coincide with the...
Consumer Sentiment Surges as Inflation Fears Collapse and Tariff Strategy Becomes Clear
Breitbart
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June 13, 2025
Consumer sentiment soared in early June, rising for the first time in six months and posting its strongest monthly gain since January 2024, according to preliminary data released Friday by the University of Michigan. The university’s closely...
Michigan Senate advances consumer protection bills amid Chamber opposition
Detroit City Wire - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official websiteSandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official website This week, the Michigan Senate took action on...
Michigan legislators discuss key issues at Mackinac Policy Conference
Detroit City Wire - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
During the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, "Live From Mackinac Brought to You by DTE Energy" hosted live discussions with Michigan legislators and Cabinet members from both parties on political and economic issues. Sponsored by DTE Energy, this...
Michigan’s Summer Forecast Just Got Less Weird
100.7 WITL - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
If you were hoping for an El Niño-fueled Michigan summer with cooler temperatures, freakish storms, or a heatwave that could (mercifully) melt your Crocs—you're out of luck. According to the weather nerds at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Consumer Confidence Rebounds Sharply as Inflation Concerns Ease, Trade Strategy Gains Clarity
[your]NEWS
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June 13, 2025
U.S. consumer sentiment posted its strongest monthly gain in over a year as fears of inflation faded and public confidence in the Trump administration’s tariff policies improved. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Consumer confidence surged in early June,...
Consumer sentiment rises as inflation stays low
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
The Blueprint Consumer sentiment rose 16% in June after six months of decline. Inflation held steady at 2.4% despite elevated tariffs. U.S. and China reached a temporary trade war truce. Sentiment improved across political parties and...
Mosquito season off to quiet start in Mid-Michigan
WILX - Michigan
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June 14, 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Due to this Spring’s weather, Mid-Michigan is seeing a quiet start to the mosquito season in 2025. Ed Walker, a professor and mosquito expert at Michigan State University, said there are two things that happened this Spring...
Consumer sentiment rises
HBS Dealer
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June 13, 2025
Hsu also shares the take that consumers appear to have settled somewhat from fears regarding tariffs, despite the ongoing lack of policy clarity. However, there are still widespread concerns about the economy. Respondents' views of business...
Michigan shoppers warned about dried apricot recall due to undeclared sulfites
WXYZ - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
(WXYZ) — Turkana Food Inc. has issued a recall for hundreds of packages of Floria-dried apricots that were sold in Michigan and 18 other states. The company warns that the dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites, which could cause...
Michigan’s dying mall problem has one owner trying an out-of-this-world solution
MLive - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
MIDLAND, MI — The Midland Mall’s makeover will reach another level — or four — when the owner opens an indoor playground he hails as the largest of its kind in the state. The four-level, outer space-themed “Malltopia” structure is on track to open...
“It’s the most painful”: Alex Bowman gets 100% real on his hard crash at Michigan
Sportskeeda
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June 14, 2025
Alex Bowman touched on perhaps his most painful crash of his racing career yet. He believes last week's wreck at Michigan International Speedway was more painful than when he broke his back in a sprint car two years ago. The race-ending crash...
Consumers Warming up as Sentiment Improves for First Time in 6 Months
RIS Media - Connecticut
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June 13, 2025
Consumers may finally be warming up to the economy again, and just in time for summer, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The preliminary results for June’s Index of Consumer Sentiment came in at 60.5, a 15.9% from the...
Threat in Your Medicine Cabinet: The FDA’s Gamble on America’s Drugs
ProPublica
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June 17, 2025
We are still reporting. If you are a current or former FDA employee or someone in the industry with information about the agency, the safety of generic drugs, or the manufacturers that make them, our team wants to hear from you. Megan Rose can be...
Consumer sentiment sees upswing for 1st time in 6 months
In Business - Wisconsin
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Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China,...
Consumer sentiment improves more than expected as Trump rolls back tariffs
KTBB - Texas
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June 13, 2025
Posted/updated on: June 13, 2025 at 11:52 am Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Consumer sentiment improved more than expected in June, indicating a swell of optimism as President Donald Trump rolled back some tariffs in recent weeks. The...