Economy

Despite a slowdown in overall economy and a drop in job growth, the local economy is expected to stay strong well into 2020, according to a report. Is the Inland Empire economy finally starting to show signs of weakening? It is according to one recent report, although one of the …

The Inland Empire’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in April, but at a slower pace than it has in previous months, according to a report. The region’s purchasing managers index was 52.8, down from 57.9 in March, the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at Cal State San Bernardino …

With no sign of a recession on the horizon the local economy is expected to stay strong for awhile, although not enough houses being built will remain an issue, according to a UC Riverside report. There’s much good news in a recent study that takes an in-depth look at the …

Inland Empire manufacturing rose slightly in March, according to data released Monday. The region’s monthly purchasing managers index was 57.9, a healthy increase from the 53.9 recorded in February, the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at Cal State San Bernardino reported. The index has now been above 50 …

California’s unemployment rate increased to 4.2 percent in January, as the state added only 3,000 jobs during the first month of the year. That represented a slight increase from a  revise 4.1 percent in December, according to data released by the state Employment Development Department. California now has approximately 17.3 …

The report, by a renowned think tank, says that trend must be reversed if the region’s economy is to keep growing. The Inland Empire produces its share of jobs, but not enough that provide middle-class wages, benefits and stable employment, according to a report. That’s especially true for the estimated …