Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
Job market slowdown means Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates
If Trump administration officials wanted a blowout jobs report, they didn't get it. If Trump opponents wanted a jobs blow-up report, they didn't get it either.
If Trump administration officials wanted a blowout jobs report, they didn't get it. If Trump opponents wanted a jobs blow-up report, they didn't get it either.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
Unemployment up as employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
In-N-Out, Trader Joes named among best employers in California: See the list
California favorites In-N-Out Burger and Trader Joe's ranked high among the top employers in the Golden State.
California favorites In-N-Out Burger and Trader Joe's ranked high among the top employers in the Golden State.
This popular mall chain is closing these 3 Bay Area stores, hundreds more nationwide
Among the 291 stores closing, California has the most with 25 locations anticipated to close.
Among the 291 stores closing, California has the most with 25 locations anticipated to close.
On Labor Day, a look at the Bay Area's 'competitive' workforce and impact of AI
While the nation's unemployment rate is 4.2%, down slightly from a year ago, California's rate, at 5.5%, is slightly up. The hardest hit: white-collar workers.
While the nation's unemployment rate is 4.2%, down slightly from a year ago, California's rate, at 5.5%, is slightly up. The hardest hit: white-collar workers.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Zach Bryan wraps 3rd weekend of music in SF's Golden Gate Park
For the third weekend in a row, music is filling San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
For the third weekend in a row, music is filling San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Wholesale prices surged in July, BLS says
The Federal Government put out a report today that concerns lenders and businesses worried about inflation, jobs and tariffs. The Producer Price Index rose sharply in the last month, and KTVU’s Tom Vacar joins us from a car dealership where tariffs guarantee higher prices.
The Federal Government put out a report today that concerns lenders and businesses worried about inflation, jobs and tariffs. The Producer Price Index rose sharply in the last month, and KTVU’s Tom Vacar joins us from a car dealership where tariffs guarantee higher prices.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Office vacancies down in SF, ‘gold rush’ for commercial real estate
Real estate experts and data collectors claim San Francisco is seeing a revival as office space vacancies are lower than they’ve been in years.
Real estate experts and data collectors claim San Francisco is seeing a revival as office space vacancies are lower than they’ve been in years.
Trump's tax law will benefit the rich at the cost of the poor, CBO analysis finds
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
30% solar tax credit set to end this year
Fossil fuel companies can claim victory after a 30% solar tax credit is set to end this year.
Fossil fuel companies can claim victory after a 30% solar tax credit is set to end this year.
NBA stars from Oakland host back-to-school giveaway amid rising prices on supplies
They may be NBA superstars, but it was what they were doing off the court Sunday that had local families pumped up.
They may be NBA superstars, but it was what they were doing off the court Sunday that had local families pumped up.
Dead & Company concerts bring economic boost to San Francisco businesses
Saturday was night two of Dead and Company's historic three-night run in San Francisco, and local businesses are feeling the benefit from all the Deadheads in town.
Saturday was night two of Dead and Company's historic three-night run in San Francisco, and local businesses are feeling the benefit from all the Deadheads in town.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.