California’s economy is among the best in the country, a new study finds. Who is no. 1?

rolls of old-style hundred dollar bills rest on wooden table Getty Images/iStockphoto California is home to one of the best economies in the nation, according to a new finance study. [–> California landed on WalletHub’s list of top 10 state economies in the United States, released Monday. [–> Washington state led the pack with a … Read more

Brazil’s economic recovery faces risks, giving President Lula reason to worry

Brazil's economic recovery faces risks, giving President Lula reason to worry

(Bloomberg) — Once again, Brazil’s economy started the year with a bang, beating forecasts and giving President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reason to celebrate. This time the victory is likely to be much less durable. Most Read by Bloomberg After half a year of stagnation, gross domestic product rose 0.8% in the first quarter … Read more

New report paints upbeat outlook for Boston’s economy despite concern for commercial property – The Boston Globe

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“We see below [office] vacancy rates than in many parts of the country, increasing foot traffic, our public safety numbers are simply unmatched by any other city,” Wu said at a news conference on the report Monday. “We know that providing excellent city services for clean, safe, beautiful streets, walkable communities, access to health care, … Read more

Rent, gas, insurance inflation hits Gen Z harder than other groups

Inflation has been particularly severe for members of General Z

Members of Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, have been hit harder by higher prices than all other age groups. Relief appears to be on the horizon, with some of these price increases expected to slow in the coming months. Fresh college graduates are facing more than just trying to land their first jobs. … Read more