Beacon Economics
Anatomage Affiliate Pays $27.8MM for 151,400 SQFT Former Cisco Office Building in North San Jose
The Santa Clara-based medical visualization technology firm’s purchase from South Bay Development marks the second trade in roughly two months for the Zanker...
Economist Warns East Bay Is Squandering a ‘Golden Opportunity’ as Region Stalls on Housing and Growth
Dr. Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics says the East Bay’s wealth and natural assets are being held back by regulatory paralysis and misplaced...
California’s Export Growth Stalls as EV Industry Collapses and Trade Share Shrinks
State’s merchandise exports rise just 2 percent while national exports surge 14.7 percent, as electric vehicle shipments plummet 74 percent from prior year...
Westbank Pivots From Offices to 768 Housing Units in San Jose’s Downtown Core
Westbank’s latest residential project signals broader shift in Bay Area real estate strategy A pair of high-rise residential towers has won approval from...
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...
