Reagan Library economic forum covers variety of topics
A national economic forum was held May 29-30 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The two-day event featured panel discussions on a variety of topics including AI and economic growth and China and the U.S., and a keynote address by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. Another panel discussed barriers, including permits Read More →
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Tri-county unemployment rate trickles down to 4.1% in April
The unemployment rate in each of the tri-counties saw slight declines in April from March, as each county also added more nonfarming jobs during the month. According to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department on May 16, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast as a whole was 4.1% in April, down from 4.5% in March and a two-year Read More →
Taking stock: EP Wealth exec discusses global stocks, de-dollarization
Editor’s note: Continuing our Spring Economic Forecast investor panel discussion, Taking Stock visited with Adam Phillips, the managing director of investments at EP Wealth Advisors, for this email exchange on May 9. These answers were lightly edited for content. To suggest future topics, email us at [email protected] Q. Give me your thoughts about the investment climate Read More →
Dubroff: Managing uncertainty is the No. 1 challenge of 2025
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Local, national economy experts give their take on emerging trade war
Despite the pause on tariffs that helped markets and optimism recover on April 9, the impact that could be felt from them here in the tri-county region, including Santa Barbara, once the 90 days are up, is still lingering. That is what economic experts shared about the looming trade war during the 2025 Santa Barbara Read More →
Mission Wealth receives investment from PE firm
Mission Wealth, a Santa Barbara financial planner firm celebrating its 25th year in business, announced it received a minority investment from private equity firm Great Hill Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Known for investing in high-growth companies, the partnership will help Mission Wealth’s client service offering and support the firm’s national expansion Read More →
