Category: Economy
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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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The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows
Economy April 13, 2026

The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows

immigrants economic impact US reveals a long-term economic contribution often overlooked in ... more

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LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking
Economy April 29, 2026

LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking

New data shows California homes are more likely to sell quickly when ... more

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30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In 30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In
Consumer Alert April 29, 2026

30% of Consumers Are Underwater on Auto Loans at Trade-In

A growing number of Americans are carrying thousands in negative equity into ... more

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California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California December 24, 2025

California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have ... 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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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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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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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