DETROIT - Michigan drivers already angry over rising gasoline prices may not have seen the worst yet. That blunt warning comes as global energy executives, oil traders, economists, and shipping companies increasingly focus on one narrow waterway half a world away: the Strait of Hormuz. The concern intensified after ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods warned that
WASHINGTON DC - The political warning signs for Republicans are growing more complicated heading into the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have weakened nationally amid concerns over inflation, energy prices, tariffs, and rising tensions with Iran. Yet at the same time, Trump continues demonstrating enormous influence inside Republican primaries — a dynamic
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan’s economy continued to expand in April, but rising oil prices, tariff uncertainty and growing fears about a broader national slowdown are beginning to cloud the outlook across the entire state of Michigan. That was the takeaway from the latest monthly industrial survey by Grand Valley State University economist Brian Long,
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 merely “a lot of money.” It is wealth on a scale that defies
LANSING — Michigan is home to over 600,000 manufacturing workers employed by more than 12,000 companies, offering high-paying, successful career opportunities. As Michigan celebrates National Manufacturing Week from Oct. 4-11, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting the growing number of good-paying jobs created through clean energy and advanced manufacturing projects
DETROIT – Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis we explore innovative approaches to smart manufacturing focusing on the integration of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other cutting-edge technologies. These Michigan Manufacturing Industry 4.0 strategies enhance operational efficiency and quality, positioning these companies as leaders in the evolving auto industry landscape. The Fourth
