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California’s new vehicle market sputters in first half or year
The new vehicle market sputtered in the second quarter of the year according to the California New Car Dealers Association. New vehicle registrations were up by just 1.8 percent in the second quarter,...
View ArticleExports for Modesto, Stockton companies up
STOCKTON — Exports for Modesto and Stockton-area companies in 2015 were up 10 percent, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In fact, each city set a personal best....
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San Joaquin County job growth expected to outpace state’s
STOCKTON — Look for steady economic growth in California for the rest of the decade. That’s the message from University of the Pacific economists in the California and Metro Forecast released Tuesday....
View ArticleFed raises interest rates
For just the second time in a decade, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percent Wednesday. It signaled there could be additional increases next year as well. The Fed’s key interest...
View ArticleBusiness Forecast Conference to address economic, political trends
STOCKTON — Business owners and managers can get their first look at 2017’s economy and projections regarding the political landscape, Jan. 5, during the Business Forecast Conference, presented by the...
View ArticleConsumer confidence hits 15-year high
WASHINGTON — American consumers are the most optimistic they’ve been since 2001. The consumer confidence index climbed to 113.7 in December, The Conference Board said Tuesday. That’s an increase from...
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Business forecast: Economy still growing but slower; Trump presents unknowns
STOCKTON — Business leaders have reason to be cautiously optimistic in 2017, largely because of strong consumer confidence and some positive signs from the global economy, local economists said...
View ArticleRegional economy to remain solid in 2017 but could slow after
STOCKTON — California’s economy is expected to maintain a “solid” 2.6 percent growth this year, say economists with the Center for Business and Policy Research at the University of the Pacific....
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California exports start 2017 strong
California exporters were off to a strong start in 2017, according to a Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign shipments by California...
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Oregon economist looks for moderate growth
STOCKTON — When economist John Mitchell looks at San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, he sees rising home prices, increased construction permitting and rain — and it’s an improvement. “Both the...
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