Central Coast unemployment rate sees slight decline in November
With the federal government shutdown over, the California Employment Development Department has released unemployment numbers for the month of November, skipping over the month of October. Announced Jan. 9, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast declined from the last release, sitting at 4.73% in November, down from 4.8% in September; however, it is still Read More →
Dubroff: Watch for these 6 Central Coast trends in 2026
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Economy stays in wait-and-see mode in 2026
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Wells Fargo’s 2026 outlook report sees gains for equities
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• Capital Group is looking at multinational companies as potential winners from the tariff turmoil. “Very agile and decisive multinationals are better equipped to adapt their resources and respond to constantly changing policy directions,” said Higashi, who added that Northrop Grumman is a company that could meet the moment. Sigashihe explains, citing their familiarity with cross-border regulations. Read More →
BofA report finds business owners hopeful for growth
Small and mid-sized businesses throughout the country are “cautiously optimistic” as the new year approaches, according to Bank of America’s 2025 Business Owner Report. Released on Nov. 18, the report interviewed 819 small business owners with revenue between $1 million and $5 million and 253 medium-sized business owners with revenue between $5 million and $50 Read More →
Venture capitalists share advice for early-stage founders
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