Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.

US farm group calls for probe of high egg prices

The price of eggs has skyrocketed, adding to the overall impact inflation is having on American consumers.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Tech expert says layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon not surprising

The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.

Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices

Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.

Margarine prices rise nearly 44% from last year, butter jumps over 30%

The National Milk Producers Federation says milk was being used to produce more cheese than butter last year as butter consumption lagged behind significantly in the U.S.

Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.

PG&E is raising prices, here's how much your bill could go up

If November's gas and electric bills didn't give you sticker shock, this month's as well as the next two, will. 

PG&E 'sticker shock' explained

 If November's gas and electric bills didn't give you sticker shock, this month's as well as the next two, will. As of New Year's Day, the state Public Utilities Commission has granted PG&E increased gas and electricity prices.

Homelessness in San Francisco: Talk of frustration, survival

On a frosty December morning, Victoria Solomon recounted how San Francisco police had rousted her awake hours earlier, and threatened to take her to jail if she didn’t clear out within 10 minutes.

Real estate in 2023: Best, worst locations to move to in the new year

Experts offer insights into what parts of the country are best to move to if you're looking to get the most bang for your buck. Renters, meanwhile, will be in their "strongest negotiating position."

2022 a strong year for employment for California

In the last year, California's job market seems to remain apart, aside and mostly immune to the overall economy. In all sectors of California's employment, 2022 saw major job gains, even where we're seeing layoffs.

How high gas prices could rise by spring

A new projection from GasBuddy suggests that gas prices will decrease next year after record highs in 2022, but they could still hit $4 per gallon by May.