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California Exports Fall Again

Falling demand for PCs continues to put negative pressure on California exports, which are down 0.9% from one year ago. View Beacon Economics' full analysis and read coverage in the Sacramento Bee.

Regional Economies On A Roll

California's major regional economies are all rebounding, but at different speeds. From San Francisco to San Diego, view Beacon Economics' latest forecasts for six of the state's largest regions.

California Labor Market Adds New Jobs

California added 10,400 new jobs in April, according to the latest numbers. This represnts a slightly slower pace of growth than the previous month, mirroring a slowdown occurring across the nation. Read Beacon Economics' analysis of the latest EDD data.

New! U.S. & California Forecast

Spring is in the air. New forecasts for the U.S. and California economies illustrate a recovery that has finally gained traction. Visit Beaconomics to view our new outlook for national and state employment, home prices, personal income, and more.

Riverside/San Bernardino Economic Outlook

Beacon Economics has released new forecasts for the U.S., California, and Inland Empire in conjunction with the 2012 Riverside/San Bernardino Economic Forecast Conference.

June 22nd - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg delivers a new economic forecast for the western United States, and for the banking and financial industry, at the 2013 Washington Bankers Association Convention. Spokane, Washington.

June 25th - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg presents his latest economic forecast for California and the Los Angeles region at a meeting hosted by California United Bank. Los Angeles, California.

July 29th - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg presents his latest forecast for the U.S. and California economies at an annual Investment Analysts Conference hosted by Prudential Capital Group. Los Angeles, California.

August 5th - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg delivers a new outlook for the national economy and the financial services industry at the annual Economics & Investments Conference hosted by the Credit Union National Association. San Francisco, California.

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Christopher Thornberg A Housing Bubble Hero

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Economic Development Goals Must Fit The Region

Beacon Economics' new opinion piece in the Sacramento Bee both praises... continue reading

New! The Economic Impact of California Banks

California banks increased lending by over $19 billion from 2011 to 2012, according to Beacon Economics' new analysis... continue reading
First Quarter GDP: What To Make Of It?

First quarter GDP data has growth up compared to... continue reading

Lengthening Foreclosure Process Unlikely to Help Homeowners

A new Beacon Economics' study finds that the "California Homeowner... continue reading

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