Tri-county stocks mixed as stimulus package stalls
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A 3 percent drop in U.S. equities markets hit smaller stocks in the Tri-Counties on March 23, as a stimulus package to combat the economic fallout of the coronavirus failed for a second time to gain legislative approval. The region’s companies had mixed results, with gains for eight out of the 10 largest firms. Goleta Read More →
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California Lutheran University’s economic forecast group is warning that policymakers have limited options to head off a downturn that could be worse than the Great Recession. In an update to recent forecasts, the Center for Economic Research & Forecasting warns that massive stimulus efforts may not help speed a recovery if “countless numbers of small Read More →
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Dubroff: Economies at risk as countries respond to the coronavirus
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EDC panel discusses business challenges
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Manchak: SLO, state economies face same hurdles
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Forecasts raise alarm over tri-county housing
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SLO economy strong but housing shortage limits growth
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