Economist urges Fed to meet 'now' to cut rates as stocks tumble: It's a 'frightening time'
Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.
Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.
Dow drops 1K points, Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
Candy company behind Rocky Road, Abba-Zaba, others, to close Hayward factory
Annabelle Candy Company, the Hayward-based candy manufacturer behind Abba-Zaba, Big Hunk, and Rocky Road, among other sweet tooths' favorites, will close its factory this fall.
Annabelle Candy Company, the Hayward-based candy manufacturer behind Abba-Zaba, Big Hunk, and Rocky Road, among other sweet tooths' favorites, will close its factory this fall.
Bay Area cities that rank the worst for new home buyers
Three Bay Area cities are at the top of the list for the worst places in America for first-time home buyers. And there’s a variety of disheartening reasons.
Three Bay Area cities are at the top of the list for the worst places in America for first-time home buyers. And there’s a variety of disheartening reasons.
$15M in grants offered to diverse, small businesses in Oakland
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.
Study ranks US states with most financially-distressed residents
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
Here's how many Americans admit to shoplifting, and where they do it most often
The majority of Americans who admitted to recently shoplifting said inflation and finances were a factor in their decision.
The majority of Americans who admitted to recently shoplifting said inflation and finances were a factor in their decision.
US national debt tops $35 trillion, hitting new record
The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.
The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.
Parents say schools asking too much for back-to-school supplies: Survey
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
California gas prices drop while national prices rise
California’s gas prices are trending downward as many areas of the country see their prices swing in the opposite direction.
California’s gas prices are trending downward as many areas of the country see their prices swing in the opposite direction.
Study: Americans must make over $1 million per year to be in the top 1% in these states
What does it take to be among the top 1% in America? The answer depends on what U.S. state you call home, according to a new study.
What does it take to be among the top 1% in America? The answer depends on what U.S. state you call home, according to a new study.
Bosses admit that return-to-office mandates were meant to make staff quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Store clerk accused of stealing $1M lottery ticket from rightful owner, attempting to cash it
A Tennessee store clerk has been arrested and charged with theft over $250,000 for allegedly stealing a $1 million winning lottery ticket.
A Tennessee store clerk has been arrested and charged with theft over $250,000 for allegedly stealing a $1 million winning lottery ticket.
Here is where California ranks on the worst places to retire
California landed near the bottom in a new ranking of the best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
California landed near the bottom in a new ranking of the best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
Tesla's profit drops 45% as sales decline despite price cuts
Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Bay Area office vacancies hit record highs, here's why:
Office space vacancies in the Bay Area’s largest cities have reached new highs, according to a new report.
Office space vacancies in the Bay Area’s largest cities have reached new highs, according to a new report.
Americans are falling behind on their car payments, data shows
Recent data from auto experts shows that Americans are struggling with car payments, with the number of defaults industrywide up in the first half of 2024.
Recent data from auto experts shows that Americans are struggling with car payments, with the number of defaults industrywide up in the first half of 2024.
Best places to retire in 2024 revealed in new study
A new study ranked all 50 U.S. states to determine the best states to retire in 2024.
A new study ranked all 50 U.S. states to determine the best states to retire in 2024.
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend.
One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend.
Does money buy happiness? A new study suggests it can
A study sampled more than 33,000 employed U.S. adults who answered questions on a scale called “satisfaction with life."
A study sampled more than 33,000 employed U.S. adults who answered questions on a scale called “satisfaction with life."