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Economy Watch: Consumers Start Off 2017 with Confidence

The post-election surge in optimism continues, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers mid-January report.

Economy Watch Weekly: U.S. Consumers More Confident in 2016

In the last podcast of the year, Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses why U.S. consumers are in a better mood than they’ve been in for several years, for the week ending Dec. 30, 2016.  

Economy Watch: Consumers End ’16 in Confident Mood

The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index came in at its highest level since January 2004, which bodes well for retailers and retail landlords.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Blau Hall

University of Michigan Unveils New Building

The 104,000-square-foot structure includes classrooms, as well as office spaces.