The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 7.6% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 51, according to preliminary results for the month. Sentiment was down 12.4% year over year. The current conditions index fell 5.5% from the month prior to 51.8. The index of consumer expectations decreased 8.7% from the month prior to land at 50.6.
Government report finds cannabis banking in limbo amid regulatory uncertainty
The number of banks and credit unions reporting that they provided services to cannabis-related businesses has remained relatively unchanged since 2019, with several representatives from financial institutions citing regulatory risk as the reason they didn't provide services to...









