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U.S. Economy Is Gaining Speed... So Are The Warning Signs An AI-driven investment and stock market boom, combined with heavy federal borrowing, is fueling U.S. economic expansion. But given falling household savings and rising bond yields, how long can it last? VIEW THE NEW FORECAST Gains Are Uneven In California's Recent Economic Growth Output and wages are rising in the state, but hiring remains sluggish. Even the falling unemployment rate masks a decline in employed residents as the labor force shrinks. VIEW THE LATEST OUTLOOK Job Growth Contracts In Latest Data California's Shrinking Labor Force Could Make Hiring Difficult California's job growth contracted in September, but the bigger concern may be the state's labor force, which has declined by nearly 379,000 workers over the past year, raising new challenges for employers. VIEW THE BEACON EMPLOYMENT REPORT CALIFORNIA VIEW THE BEACON EMPLOYMENT REPORT The Myth Of U.S. Oil Dependence What if one of America's most enduring economic narratives is simply outdated? For decades, we've been told that every oil shock is an economic catastrophe waiting to happen. Today's data tells a different story. VIEW OUR LATEST COMMENTARY Broad-Based Gains Reflect Economic Diversity California Exports Enjoy A Robust Month California’s merchandise exports posted a strong gain in the latest data, rising 15.2% from one year earlier to reach $17.7 billion. The increases cover both manufactured products and unmanufactured commodities. VIEW THE CALIFORNIA TRADE REPORT New Analysis: Industrial Real Estate The Surprising Cornerstone Of Southern California's Economy Businesses operating in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing centers, and industrial flex properties support approximately 1.5 million jobs and generate roughly $1 of every $9 of Southern California’s GDP. VIEW THE ANALYSIS New partnership with ESA will deliver industry-specific economic intelligence Launched: Research Center And Performance Index For The Electronic Security Industry Beacon Economics has partnered with the Electronic Security Association to provide data based analysis specifically for the rapidly evolving electronic security and life safety industry. LEARN MORE & SIGN UP Rent Control in NYC and California... Political Narratives Don't Match Economic Realities An analysis conducted with Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy looks at the economic health of renters in New York City and finds that, like California, claims of a rental housing crisis don't line up with data-based realities. VIEW THE ANALYSIS Minority-Owned Businesses Are Fundamental To California's Economy The Economic Impacts of Diverse Small Business Beacon Economics' new analysis of the economic, fiscal, and social impacts of minority-owned small businesses in California show that they are a pillar of the economy, accounting for 1.9 million of the 4.1 million businesses in the state. VIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UC An Essential Engine The University of California's Eye Popping Economic Impact In contributing $82 billion to California's annual output and supporting 1 in every 45 jobs in the state, the UC system is an extraordinary engine of economic growth. Our new analysis reveals UC's full impact, from serving students to launching start-ups. VIEW THE ANALYSIS

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To better understand our economic present and future, we publish a variety of forecasts and commentaries that deliver global, national, and local insight.

Beacon Employment Report

Each month, we link our own econometric predictions to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state labor market departments to identify important changes in employment across industries and regions.

The Beacon Outlook

One of the most accurate economic forecasts around. This succinct, quarterly outlook delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the U.S. and California economies, including GDP growth, employment, housing and commercial real estate markets, taxable sales, international trade, and more.

No Nonsense Economics

Hype-free insights into the global, U.S., and California economies. These brief, timely posts cover a wide range of topics and deliver straightforward commentary on issues ranging from California migration trends to Federal Reserve policy decisions to U.S. real estate markets. Relevant, honest analysis that’s fun to read.

California Trade Report

This report analyzes monthly data released by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division, pinpointing important trends in California’s import/export industry and identifying potential effects on the state’s economy.

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