Stock market today: Dow and S&P 500 continue decline amid Trump tariffs
The Dow dropped for second day in a row as President Donald Trump’s tariffs rock global markets.
Stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs roil global markets
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.
Stellantis plans 900 temporary layoffs in US after Trump tariff announcement: report
Stellantis NV, the company that manufactures Ram trucks and Jeeps, is reportedly temporarily laying off 900 workers at five US facilities and pausing production in Canada and Mexico.
Trump tariffs target remote, uninhabited islands with no U.S. trade
President Donald Trump’s far-reaching new tariffs are going farther than many expected – far enough to reach remote islands where no one lives.
Bracing for Trump's latest tariff plan
The president is promising to roll out a massive tariff plan that he says will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods. Experts are worried about the potential economic consequences.
2 consecutive months of fewer jobs in California – an omen of recession? What experts say
Last week's California employment figures may be signaling a tectonic shift in the state's four-year gains in jobs.
How will auto tariffs affect car prices and dealerships?
There are now just four shopping days until Trump's expected 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and vehicle parts take hold on April 3.
Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says
President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.
Inflation remained elevated in February, data shows
Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak.
Average Wall Street bonus is more than most people's salary: See the numbers
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at 4 airports – including this one in the Bay Area
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
San Francisco Union Square Nintendo store opening date announced
The video-game company announced the Union Square shopping experience is coming this spring.
Oakland business leaders discuss ways to revitalize local economy
More than 250 civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Towne Fair Cafe inside the Oakland Museum of California for a meeting centered around the key findings of a new 80-page economic report.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
Lawsuit to block park on SF Great Highway
The battle over the Great Highway in San Francisco has already been fought at the ballot box, and now it will move to a courtroom.
Bay Area farmers face uncertainty as tariff risk looms
Several Bay Area counties have significant agricultural industries. Prices could go up, but some farmers say there is also potential for local farmers to capture more of the domestic market.
Fallout from State Farm insurance video alarms consumer advocates
A viral video showing a State Farm executive talking about raising insurance rates is seeing continued fallout.