Will interest rate cuts lead to 'stagflation'?

Many believe the Fed has no choice to but to cut interest rates, but there are worries that could lead to higher consumer prices and higher unemployment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.