2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (596+ words) As global socioeconomic stress continues to rattle markets, American consumers are facing a difficult period. Inflation is rising, investors are uneasy, mortgage rates are elevated, and many people are uncertain about the future. But beyond spending concerns, fears around AI's…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (520+ words) California's economy has established itself as a global powerhouse during Governor Gavin Newsom's tenure, with new data highlighting the state's influence on the nation's economic growth and financial markets." Citing data from a recent Bloomberg News report, the governor's office…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (146+ words) By Levi Sumagaysay, Cal Matters California is ending the year in much the same way it started: uncertain about what impact President Donald Trump's policies and actions will have on its economy." Immigration raids and the threat of them negatively…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (785+ words) By Ben Christopher, Cal Matters It's the benchmark of success, a milestone of responsible adulthood, a time-tested way to amass wealth for you and your progeny. Homeownership, we're told again and again, is a status that every right-thinking person should…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1330+ words) Rising prices have been top of mind for consumers for several years, especially coming off the high inflation after the pandemic. Now, rising global tensions in 2025, including new tariffs, are starting to impact people's wallets. In fact, the Harvard Business…...