State Fiscal Health Index: July 2018 September 4, 2018
We developed an index to track the strength of economic conditions relevant to the state’s fiscal health.
Building Permits Update: July 2018 August 31, 2018
A brief look at housing permit data for July 2018.
Unemployment Claims Update: July 2018 August 24, 2018
A brief look at unemployment claims data for July 2018.
Why Are Home Sales a Useful Economic Indicator? August 23, 2018
This post discussed why those interested in monitoring the state's economy should watch home sales.
Building Permits Update: June 2018 August 3, 2018
A brief look at housing permit data for June 2018.
June 2018 State Jobs Report July 27, 2018
California's Employment Development Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released California's June 2018 state jobs report on July 20, 2018.
Occupational Wage Growth from 2016 to 2017 July 26, 2018
This post discusses wage growth for 21 broad occupation groups from 2016 to 2017.
Occupational Wage Growth from 2013 to 2017 July 26, 2018
This post discusses wage growth for 22 broad occupation groups from 2013 to 2017.
Unemployment Claims Update: June 2018 July 24, 2018
A brief look at unemployment claims data for June 2018.
Why Are Unemployment Claims a Useful Economic Indicator? July 24, 2018
This post discusses why those interested in monitoring the state's economy should watch unemployment insurance claims.