Economic Indicators

Venezuela has been in the news for sometime with its economy spiralling out of control with the inflation rate last year at 100,000% – doubling roughly once a month. The occurrence of hyperin…

U.S. GDP grew at a record 33.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.

How much more expensive are basic staples than they were 10 years ago? This infographic tracks grocery prices for 30 common items like cheese, fruit, and eggs.

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare costing $20 in 1978 is equivalent to $260.09 in 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic contraction is hurting Michigan more than many other states, according to a new survey from Comerica Inc.Regional economists at the Dallas-based bank report that Michigan's GDP fell at an annualized rate of 41 percent in the second quarter. During the…

Weekly tallies of jobless claims were not meant to be treated as an economic indicator. The pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of doing so.

As state legislators contemplate the future of unemployment benefits, the health of Michigan's economy hangs in the balance. Michigan's quick recovery, largely thanks to the automotive sector working double time after two months of lost production, has stalled out. Jobs posts remain well…