Economic Indicators Report Released

Jul 3, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency released the April 2025 Michigan Economic Indicators Report. The report provides economic highlights on both the national and state levels.

United States:

    • Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month by 8.4% from the prior month.
    • The consumer sentiment level in April was the lowest since June and July 2022.
    • Oil prices fell 6.9% month-over-month and were 25.6% from the prior year.

Michigan:

    • Seasonally adjusted wage and salary employment increased by 0.4% from the prior month.
    • The professional/business services sector had the strongest job gains.
    • Seasonally adjusted motor vehicle production grew 8.2% from March. However, it was 9.2% below the prior year.
    • Michigan’s share of total motor vehicle production was the lowest since February 2024.

To read the full report, please click here.

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