Economics

Petco Park Generates Nearly $1 Billion in Economic Impact for San Diego

New report shows the ballpark supports 15,000 jobs and contributes millions in tax revenue

US Population Growth Slows to Historic Low

Large metro areas and border counties hit hardest as international migration plummets

Miami Overtakes LA and NYC as World's Riskiest Housing Market

UBS report finds Miami housing bubble risk exceeds 2006 peak, surpassing other major U.S. cities

How Much Income Needed to Live Comfortably in Major US Cities

New study breaks down ideal salaries for single adults and families in top 100 metro areas

Homes Cost Nearly 100% of Wages in Top Markets

New report reveals major housing affordability crisis in California and New York counties

ATTOM Report Finds Homes Remain Largely Unaffordable in US Counties in Q1 2026

National median home price rose 8% since Q1 2024, while average wages increased 6.4%

Menlo Park Chevron Reaches Record High Gas Prices

Prices at a Menlo Park gas station range from $7.49 to $7.89 per gallon, leaving drivers stunned.

Conflict in Iran Sends Gas Prices Soaring in San Mateo

Local students and consumers feel the financial strain of a global conflict 8,000 miles away.

US Diesel Tops $5 Per Gallon as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Continues

Oil prices spike 4% amid global energy squeeze and disruptions to Middle East oil exports

California Farmers Suffer as Iran War Disrupts $1.7M Nut Shipment

Escalating costs for fertilizer and fuel add to the pain for the state's agricultural sector.

Italy Reprograms €7 Billion in EU Cohesion Funds for Competitiveness and Housing

The country leads EU-wide effort to adapt regional development funds to new priorities like defense, energy, and economic resilience.

California Touts Economic Strength Despite Budget Deficits

Governor plans $19 million marketing campaign to counter 'myths' about state's business climate