AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConsumer Watch: The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 48.1 in September, the lowest in four months, as worries about personal finances and rising prices pushed inflation expectations higher. Housing & Cost Pressure: S&P Case-Shiller showed US home prices up 1.9% in July, but Detroit data was delayed and the East-West split remains wide, keeping affordability in the spotlight. Michigan Politics: Business and local government leaders in Traverse City urged voters to reject Proposal 1, warning a constitutional convention would be costly and could disrupt local control. Michigan Business Climate: Bealls is expanding in Michigan with a new Charlotte store lease, part of a broader multi-state rollout. Credit Union Tech: Constant AI named a Michigan credit union executive to its new client advisory board, aiming to help credit unions do earlier, confidential loan servicing for members at risk of falling behind. Public Safety: Canton police are investigating after a toddler was found with a loaded gun at a daycare; a parent was arrested. Cannabis Insurance: A bipartisan CLAIM Act gained insurance-industry support to reduce federal penalties for insurers serving state-legal marijuana businesses.
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