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California Economic Outlook - September 2018: California Economic Outlook – September 2018

Scott Anderson

California’s job creation continues to outpace that of the United States as a whole, a trend that has been firmly in place since March of 2012.
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California’s job creation continues to outpace that of the United States as a whole, a trend that has been firmly in place since March of 2012.
7 ideas for business owners looking to tackle costs: 7 ideas for business owners looking to tackle costs

Michelle Di Gangi

Savvy business owners know that surviving and flourishing is all about keeping costs under control, regardless of the external business environment.
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Savvy business owners know that surviving and flourishing is all about keeping costs under control, regardless of the external business environment.
Breaking down working capital: Breaking down working capital

Andreas Bubenzer-Paim

At the end of the day, poorly managed working capital metrics may put a drag on the company’s earnings.
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At the end of the day, poorly managed working capital metrics may put a drag on the company’s earnings.
Future of farming: How new challenges are affecting agribusiness: Future of farming: How new challenges are affecting agribusiness

Newsroom

A major concern for farmers today is water shortages caused by major droughts in the West.
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A major concern for farmers today is water shortages caused by major droughts in the West.
7 tips on making your home greener: 7 tips on making your home greener

Victor Polich

Going green is getting more affordable, giving homeowners the opportunity to make changes in their homes that can make a positive impact on the environment.
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Going green is getting more affordable, giving homeowners the opportunity to make changes in their homes that can make a positive impact on the environment.

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U.S. Outlook: What’s causing long-term U.S. bond yields to rise?

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 10/12/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 10/12/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

Federal Reserve building (Washington DC) at dusk.

Fluctuations in long-term Treasury bond yields are largely influenced by future growth and inflationary expectations and to some extent by the current level and expected changes in short-term interest rates that are controlled by the Federal Reserve.

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Investment Insights: Keep your chin up

Category: Your Wealth | Published: 10/10/18 | Print

Category: Your Wealth
Published: 10/10/18

Posted by Wade Balliet

Investment Strategy

Both stocks and bonds entered a slump over the past few days as rising yields weighed on equity prices.

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U.S. Outlook: Don’t let the headline fool you; job engine is intact

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 10/05/18 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 10/05/18

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

Business people on a break in a glass covered space.

Hurricane Florence muddied the waters of the September payroll report.

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Investment Insights: Don’t cry over spilt milk

Category: Your Wealth | Published: 10/03/18 | Print

Category: Your Wealth
Published: 10/03/18

Posted by Wade Balliet

Investment Strategy

Dairy farm in Canada, with field of cows in the foreground on a cloudy day.

While dairy was one of the most contentious topics in U.S.-Canada trade talks, there were other changes in the trade agreement affecting all three nations.

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U.S. Outlook: What’s causing long-term U.S. bond yields to rise?

Investment Insights: Keep your chin up

U.S. Outlook: Don’t let the headline fool you; job engine is intact

Investment Insights: Don’t cry over spilt milk

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