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.
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.
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.
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.
Experts blame Trump policies for decrease in international travel to SF
Experts in tourism and hospitality reported overall, good numbers of people are traveling to San Francisco, but international numbers are behind.
Experts in tourism and hospitality reported overall, good numbers of people are traveling to San Francisco, but international numbers are behind.
Newsom, SJ mayor react differently to Bed Bath & Beyond announcement
Bed Bath & Beyond – the home furnishings retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and then shortly after closed all 360 of its stores – came out with some harsh words against the State of California on Wednesday. But the reaction from some Golden State politicians is quite varied.
Bed Bath & Beyond – the home furnishings retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and then shortly after closed all 360 of its stores – came out with some harsh words against the State of California on Wednesday. But the reaction from some Golden State politicians is quite varied.
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.
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.
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.
Bay Area will be home to the last Sears in California
The Bay Area is slated to be home to the last standing Sears in California, a vestige representing what was once the largest retailer in the world.
The Bay Area is slated to be home to the last standing Sears in California, a vestige representing what was once the largest retailer in the world.
Bad jobs numbers leads president to fire the messenger
Friday's latest national jobs reports for July show a gain of 73,000 jobs; the weakest gain in 10 months.
Friday's latest national jobs reports for July show a gain of 73,000 jobs; the weakest gain in 10 months.
Explaining the Federal Reserve's unchanged interest rates
Even though the Federal Reserve Chairman said the labor market was very strong and the economy is in relatively good shape, it would not lower interest rates for now.
Even though the Federal Reserve Chairman said the labor market was very strong and the economy is in relatively good shape, it would not lower interest rates for now.
Safeway workers reach tentative agreement; strike averted
UFCW Local 5 and UFCW Local 648 announced early Sunday morning that they reached a tentative deal to avert a strike at Safeway stores.
UFCW Local 5 and UFCW Local 648 announced early Sunday morning that they reached a tentative deal to avert a strike at Safeway stores.
Northern California Safeway workers on verge of striking if deal not reached
UFCW Local 5, which represents about 25,000 Safeway employees in the Bay Area and Northern California, said it has spent months pushing for a new contract with better pay and healthcare benefits.
UFCW Local 5, which represents about 25,000 Safeway employees in the Bay Area and Northern California, said it has spent months pushing for a new contract with better pay and healthcare benefits.
Iconic SF drag club Oasis to close after 10 years
Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.
Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.
Ross Dress for Less opening 2nd San Francisco Market Street location
San Francisco's Market Street is getting its second Ross Dress for Less store this weekend. The grand opening is Saturday morning.
San Francisco's Market Street is getting its second Ross Dress for Less store this weekend. The grand opening is Saturday morning.
State Farm pushes to keep rate hike documents secret
The insurance company has lobbied for permission to keep from the public documents justifying large increases for policyholders in the wake of devastating wildfires in Southern California
The insurance company has lobbied for permission to keep from the public documents justifying large increases for policyholders in the wake of devastating wildfires in Southern California
Record profits for property insurers
A new study is out from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. It was incorporated into another study about your home and car insurance rates. As it turns out, some insurance companies are seeing record profits.
A new study is out from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. It was incorporated into another study about your home and car insurance rates. As it turns out, some insurance companies are seeing record profits.
Pro-homeowner insurance bill working through California legislature
Two pro-homeowner insurance bills that have already passed the Democrat dominated Assembly, are now in the hands of the state Senate which, where Democrats also have a super majority. If the Senate agrees with the Assembly, the Governor will have an opportunity to make the FAIR plan more finally stable and begin setting course for a more normalized insurance market.
Two pro-homeowner insurance bills that have already passed the Democrat dominated Assembly, are now in the hands of the state Senate which, where Democrats also have a super majority. If the Senate agrees with the Assembly, the Governor will have an opportunity to make the FAIR plan more finally stable and begin setting course for a more normalized insurance market.
Fremont labor unions blast city for letting contracts expire with no deal
The city of Fremont is embroiled in a budget battle, with all nine labor unions entering the new fiscal year without a single union contract signed for the first time in the city's history.
The city of Fremont is embroiled in a budget battle, with all nine labor unions entering the new fiscal year without a single union contract signed for the first time in the city's history.
June jobs report surprisingly good
A nationwide job report showed a gain of 147,000 payroll jobs, which lowered the nation's unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%
A nationwide job report showed a gain of 147,000 payroll jobs, which lowered the nation's unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%