Category: Economy
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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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Why should Mexico care about the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”? Why should Mexico care about the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”?
Economy May 22, 2025

Why should Mexico care about the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”?

The budget "reconciliation" legislative proposal that Trump and a significant portion of ... more

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‘American Families Are Trapped in a Cycle of Debt’ ‘American Families Are Trapped in a Cycle of Debt’
Economy September 10, 2025

‘American Families Are Trapped in a Cycle of Debt’

Yet another poll exposes the pain that working-class Americans are enduring thanks ... more

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Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal
Economy January 15, 2026

Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal

Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat nutritiously for $3 a meal ... more

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Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon
Economy December 16, 2022

Inflation hits old people hardest with few options on the horizon

Inflationary pressures may be starting to ease, but higher prices throughout much ... more

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Biden Gets Low Ratings on Economy, Guns, Immigration Biden Gets Low Ratings on Economy, Guns, Immigration
Economy May 22, 2023

Biden Gets Low Ratings on Economy, Guns, Immigration

As President Joe Biden embarks on his reelection campaign, just 33% of American adults ... 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

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President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year
Economy June 27, 2025

President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year

President Trump reported income of more than $630 million last year, including ... more

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1.3 Million Tax Records Sought by ICE, Raising Privacy Concerns 1.3 Million Tax Records Sought by ICE, Raising Privacy Concerns
Economy October 31, 2025

1.3 Million Tax Records Sought by ICE, Raising Privacy Concerns

Immigration and Customs Enforcement requested information from the IRS on 1.28 million ... more

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New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds
California February 25, 2026

New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds

Trump tariff refunds could return billions to American families after the Supreme ... more

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Americans still have money to spend despite high inflation Americans still have money to spend despite high inflation
Economy February 27, 2023

Americans still have money to spend despite high inflation

Something unexpected is going on in the U.S. economy. Inflation remains high, yet ... more

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IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators
Economy September 9, 2023

IRS will use AI to crack down on wealthy potential tax violators

The latest artificial intelligence area of use: tax collection among the nation's ... more

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Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores
Economy May 7, 2024

Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores

A proposed state law could change regulations on self-checkout, forcing some California ... more

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5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget 5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget
Economy December 10, 2024

5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget

As the holiday season approaches, so too does the busiest shopping season ... more

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Mattel: Toys will cost more and will not be made in the US Mattel: Toys will cost more and will not be made in the US
Business May 7, 2025

Mattel: Toys will cost more and will not be made in the US

Mattel said it's considering raising prices on U.S. toy shoppers, a warning ... more

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Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll: Ford and GM Admit to Financial Losses Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll: Ford and GM Admit to Financial Losses
Economy August 1, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll: Ford and GM Admit to Financial Losses

American automaker Ford on Wednesday followed in the steps of General Motors ... more