Beacon Economics
California Export Trade Contracts 2.4% as State’s National Share Drops to 8.4%
Computer and electronics surge 15.9 percent while most major categories decline in September data delayed by Federal shutdown California’s position as an export...
The Resilient Factory: How Bay Area Manufacturing Is Reinventing Itself in 2025
Despite job losses and rising costs, the region’s manufacturers are betting on innovation, automation, and proximity to remain competitive in an uncertain economic...
Economic Boom or House of Cards? New Forecast Warns of Fragile U.S. Recovery
Despite robust consumer spending and near-4 percent GDP growth, economists warn that mounting debt, asset bubbles, and labor market strains could trigger a...
Beacon Economics’ 2025 Outlook: Can California Sustain Its Economic Edge Amid Rising Pressures?
California begins the second half of 2025 in a precarious economic position—still the nation’s most powerful state-level economy, yet grappling with fundamental constraints...
AI-Driven Job Losses Pressure California’s Labor Market, Now Second-Highest Unemployment in the Country
California’s labor market is grappling with shifting structural forces, as recent employment figures reveal uneven trends across sectors and regions. According to the...
Silicon Valley’s Economic Reality Check: Beyond the Doom-and-Gloom Headlines
New analysis reveals Bay Area tech sector resilience despite narratives of decline, while highlighting deeper structural challenges A comprehensive economic analysis presented at...
California Trade Faces Turbulence as March Export Surge Precedes Trump Tariffs
California’s merchandise export trade showed remarkable growth in March, reaching $16.635 billion according to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. This...
California Labor Market Contracts in February as Unemployment Rate Remains Among Nation’s Highest
Economic Report from Beacon Economics Shows Mixed Regional Growth Amid Declining Statewide Employment California’s labor market experienced a contraction in February, with total...
California’s Labor Market in Flux: Workforce Growth Surges Amid Employment Adjustments
California’s labor market has undergone a considerable transformation, with the latest annual benchmark revision revealing a much stronger labor force expansion than previously...
Beacon Economics’ 2025 Forecast: What Lies Ahead for the U.S. Economy?
As the United States welcomes 2025, the economy remains strong, buoyed by resilient consumer spending and a robust labor market. However, the latest...
Beacon Economics’ California Trade Report: Key Trends in the State’s International Trade for June 2024
California Exports Edge Higher in Latest Numbers Beacon Economics’ latest California Trade Report published in early August, reveals a mixed picture for California’s...
Across the Bay Area More Workers and No More Housing
The region is economically healthy, but housing is becoming a major hurdle for future prosperity By Bekka Wiedenmeyer The Bay Area has experienced...
