Category: Economy
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Senate confirms Adriana Kugler, first Latina Federal Reserve governor in 109-year history Senate confirms Adriana Kugler, first Latina Federal Reserve governor in 109-year history
Economy September 8, 2023

Senate confirms Adriana Kugler, first Latina Federal Reserve governor in 109-year history

Colombian American economist Adriana Kugler was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate ... more

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Are business conditions improving? Economists say yes and no Are business conditions improving? Economists say yes and no
Business April 24, 2024

Are business conditions improving? Economists say yes and no

More economists reported rising sales and profit margins at their companies over ... more

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Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season
Economy November 28, 2024

Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season

Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird ... more

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Latino Californians face serious health challenges in 2023 Latino Californians face serious health challenges in 2023
Economy October 5, 2023

Latino Californians face serious health challenges in 2023

High rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care ... more

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Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it
Business June 6, 2024

Do you expect a tip? Forget it, Americans are increasingly limiting it

People are a little bit stingier in barber chairs and Ubers than ... more

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Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending
Economy February 19, 2025

Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending

Consumer spending: One in five Americans reported making more purchases than usual ... more

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Are you looking for a better salary… Ask for it! Are you looking for a better salary… Ask for it!
Economy April 15, 2023

Are you looking for a better salary… Ask for it!

The gender pay gap in the United States is sometimes linked to ... more

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Nearly 16% of U.S. millennials lived with their parents in 2022 Nearly 16% of U.S. millennials lived with their parents in 2022
Economy January 27, 2024

Nearly 16% of U.S. millennials lived with their parents in 2022

Millennials are increasingly struggling to swing high housing costs and returning to ... more

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New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election
Economy September 10, 2024

New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election

On the Heels of the Harris-Trump Presidential Debate, New Poll Shows Economic ... more

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These companies will suffer from the tariffs… and Americans too These companies will suffer from the tariffs… and Americans too
Economy April 4, 2025

These companies will suffer from the tariffs… and Americans too

President Trump's imposition of global tariffs is immediately pounding a slew of ... more

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Americans spend thousands of dollars, credit card debt to consume products for overweight Americans spend thousands of dollars, credit card debt to consume products for overweight
Business September 8, 2023

Americans spend thousands of dollars, credit card debt to consume products for overweight

Across the country, some overweight consumers are paying $10,000 a year or ... more

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Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials
Economy April 29, 2024

Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials

The wealth gap between rich millennials and the rest of their age ... more

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When will COLA 2025 payments be sent? When will COLA 2025 payments be sent?
Economy December 9, 2024

When will COLA 2025 payments be sent?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA ... more

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Ozempic users are impacting the amount of food bought in supermarkets Ozempic users are impacting the amount of food bought in supermarkets
Business October 6, 2023

Ozempic users are impacting the amount of food bought in supermarkets

As Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs become more popular, Americans might ... more

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California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US
Business June 21, 2024

California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US

The number of big California employers – defined by yours truly as ... more

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California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low
Economy February 25, 2025

California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low

An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and ... more

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Money sent from abroad to Mexico are unstoppable Money sent from abroad to Mexico are unstoppable
Economy February 2, 2024

Money sent from abroad to Mexico are unstoppable

In 2023, money sent to Mexico from other countries, mainly from the ... more

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U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion
Business September 11, 2024

U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion

Key takeaways The U.S. Latino GDP reached $3.7 trillion in 2022, the highest ... more

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A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen. A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen.
Economy April 7, 2025

A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen.

Your favorite iPhone could soon become much pricier, thanks to tariffs. U.S. President ... more