Average energy prices remained the highest among the contiguous states and DC for electricity and fuels, while average residential natural gas rates notched up to the third highest.
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our full analysis of the July Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our full analysis of the July Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Average energy prices remained the highest among the contiguous states and DC for electricity and fuels, while average residential natural gas rates notched up to the third highest.
Total trade through the state’s ports in July rose 11.1% compared to June and 3.9% compared to July 2024, reversing the small dips seen in the prior two months. State origin exports continued their rise for every month so far in 2025 (comparing same month, prior year) at a gain of 5.9%, while destination imports again saw a loss, at 4.6%.
In the preliminary numbers, seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs fell 6,100 in June, the 4th month to date in 2025 posting a loss. The May numbers were adjusted down by 6,000 to a revised gain of 11,700, with California showing a net loss of 23,700 nonfarm jobs in the first half of the year.
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our full analysis of the July Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
In the preliminary numbers, seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs fell 6,100 in June, the 4th month to date in 2025 posting a loss. The May numbers were adjusted down by 6,000 to a revised gain of 11,700, with California showing a net loss of 23,700 nonfarm jobs in the first half of the year.
Average energy prices remained the highest among the contiguous states and DC for electricity and fuels, while average residential natural gas rates notched up to the third highest.
Trade statistics in June again were buffeted by tariff policy shifts. Nationally, the goods and services trade deficit fell 16.0% as exports eased more slowly (-0.5%) than imports (-3.7%).
In the latest report from California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), zero emission vehicle (ZEV) registrations posted a decline for the third quarter in a row.
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our full analysis of the May Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
In the preliminary numbers, seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs fell 6,100 in June, the 4th month to date in 2025 posting a loss. The May numbers were adjusted down by 6,000 to a revised gain of 11,700, with California showing a net loss of 23,700 nonfarm jobs in the first half of the year.
California’s energy cost rankings showed little change in the most recent data except for some easing for average residential electricity bills as California managed to fall $3-10 below Arizona, West Virginia, and Rhode Island.
The trade statistics in May once again reflect more shifts in policy around tariffs rather than economic fundamentals. Nationally, the trade deficit rose over the previous month as exports slowed more than imports, but imports remained well below recent months due to the steep variations in pre-tariff surges.