Category: Economy
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Majority of Americans say U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world Majority of Americans say U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world
Economy September 1, 2023

Majority of Americans say U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world

The share of Americans who say the United States stands above all ... more

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Lula: ‘No Gringo Will Give Orders to Brazil.’ Lula: ‘No Gringo Will Give Orders to Brazil.’
Economy July 31, 2025

Lula: ‘No Gringo Will Give Orders to Brazil.’

No One Is Defying Trump Like Brazil's President President Luiz Inácio Lula da ... more

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World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test
Economy January 20, 2026

World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test

As the city tightens its budget, Latino workers and small businesses stand ... more

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Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy
Economy September 1, 2026

Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy

Los Angeles has spent years trying to bring street vendors into the ... more

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Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status
Business September 16, 2026

Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status

The 2026 closures span neighborhood institutions, family-owned restaurants and established operators. Their ... more

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Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US
Economy October 27, 2023

Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US

Los Angeles ranked 2nd most expensive place to live in the US, ... more

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Los Angeles Growth Is Stalling as Immigration Slows and Residents Move Out Los Angeles Growth Is Stalling as Immigration Slows and Residents Move Out
Economy April 12, 2026

Los Angeles Growth Is Stalling as Immigration Slows and Residents Move Out

Los angeles population decline is accelerating as fewer immigrants arrive and more ... more

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L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero. L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.
Business September 14, 2026

L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.

Los Angeles has a striking real-estate contradiction: large amounts of office space ... more

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When Eating Hurts: LA Groceries Take a Bigger Bite From Lower Incomes When Eating Hurts: LA Groceries Take a Bigger Bite From Lower Incomes
California October 7, 2026

When Eating Hurts: LA Groceries Take a Bigger Bite From Lower Incomes

Groceries don't have to be the most expensive in the country to ... more

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Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit $4.72 Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit .72
Economy March 3, 2026

Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit $4.72

Los Angeles gas prices $4.724 mark the highest level since November, raising ... more

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Another Gas Price Record? LA Drivers Are Getting Used to the Highs Another Gas Price Record? LA Drivers Are Getting Used to the Highs
California September 27, 2026

Another Gas Price Record? LA Drivers Are Getting Used to the Highs

Los Angeles County gasoline prices are approaching the 2022 record as global ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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17% Spike in LA Bankruptcies; Spanish Most Requested for Creditor Meetings 17% Spike in LA Bankruptcies; Spanish Most Requested for Creditor Meetings
Economy April 29, 2026

17% Spike in LA Bankruptcies; Spanish Most Requested for Creditor Meetings

Bankruptcy filings in Los Angeles are rising sharply as inflation, debt, and ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work
Economy October 16, 2023

LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work

LinkedIn plans to lay off more than 660 people across its engineering, ... more

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Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans
Economy October 19, 2023

Less saving, more spending, that is the economy of Americans

Americans continue spending the fruits of their labor: Retail sales crushed expectations ... more

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Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial
Economy July 28, 2023

Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial

Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, announced Thursday that it would ... more

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