Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
California inflation relief payments: Here's when the first batch of checks will go out
Heads up, Californians - the state has revealed when you can expect to receive your Middle Class Tax Refund - and it's just around the corner.
Heads up, Californians - the state has revealed when you can expect to receive your Middle Class Tax Refund - and it's just around the corner.
Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Restaurant workers strike at SFO, fliers told to bring their own meal
More than 1000 restaurant workers at SFO walked off the job Monday morning. They started striking around 2 a.m. outside of terminal 3, saying their contracts were old and have been ignored for years.
More than 1000 restaurant workers at SFO walked off the job Monday morning. They started striking around 2 a.m. outside of terminal 3, saying their contracts were old and have been ignored for years.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Dreamforce day 2 ends with Red Hot Chili Peppers, providing boost to city tourism
Day two of Dreamforce, one of San Francisco’s largest conventions, closed out with a bang Wednesday, with a live performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Oracle Park.
Day two of Dreamforce, one of San Francisco’s largest conventions, closed out with a bang Wednesday, with a live performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Oracle Park.
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Dreamforce 2022 underway in San Francisco
Dreamforce is underway in San Francisco and 40,000 conventioneers have flooded into the city.
Dreamforce is underway in San Francisco and 40,000 conventioneers have flooded into the city.
Gap slashes 500 corporate jobs after pandemic, supply chain issues
The job cuts follow years of struggles at the San Francisco-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.
The job cuts follow years of struggles at the San Francisco-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.
Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
Dreamforce 2022 expected to boost San Francisco economy
Visitors are flooding into San Francisco ahead of the annual Dreamforce convention. Dreamforce is always one of the city's biggest conventions, and this year is no different.
Visitors are flooding into San Francisco ahead of the annual Dreamforce convention. Dreamforce is always one of the city's biggest conventions, and this year is no different.
California job market: layoffs and unemployment rate tick upwards
Even though job growth is positive in California, that growth has slowed significantly.
Even though job growth is positive in California, that growth has slowed significantly.
EXPLAINER: How the strong U.S. dollar can affect everyone
After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.
After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.
Trains keep on rolling: High-profile interventions prevent rail-worker strike
Thanks to intervention from the White House and Labor Department, what seemed to be a likely rail-worker strike is now far less likely. Overnight negotiations between labor and management have led to a tentative agreement.
Thanks to intervention from the White House and Labor Department, what seemed to be a likely rail-worker strike is now far less likely. Overnight negotiations between labor and management have led to a tentative agreement.
Mountain View launches guaranteed basic income pilot program
The City of Mountain View launches guaranteed income pilot program
The City of Mountain View launches guaranteed income pilot program
Union members reject deal 2 days before deadline to avoid massive rail strike
A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.
A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.
California inflation relief payments: here's when you'll get the money
Inflation has neared record highs in the last year. To help Californians deal with climbing prices, the state announced it will send eligible residents "inflation relief" tax refund payments.
Inflation has neared record highs in the last year. To help Californians deal with climbing prices, the state announced it will send eligible residents "inflation relief" tax refund payments.
UC Berkeley economist explains impact of inflation report and stock market selloff
The markets dropped Tuesday over concerns that inflation remains stubbornly high. The Dow fell 1,276 points or nearly 4% returning the market to its prior level in 2020.
The markets dropped Tuesday over concerns that inflation remains stubbornly high. The Dow fell 1,276 points or nearly 4% returning the market to its prior level in 2020.