Bank of the West Change Matters

The Significant Other: Why Overlooking Women’s Economic Impact is Bad Busin…

Scott Anderson

In August, the Business Roundtable said it was redefining the purpose of U.S. companies. The manifesto signed by 181 CEOs declared that corporations should do more than line shareholders' pockets: the…

Nov

Risk & Reward: 5 California Industries Being Reshaped by Climate Change

Scott Anderson

Californians are feeling the effects of climate change: wildfires, record heat waves, and even atmospheric rivers have begun to wreaked havoc on the Golden State. It's increasingly clear that certa…

Nov

A Happy Holiday For Retailers?

Scott Anderson

A resurgence in coronavirus cases across nearly all states and the weaker-than-expected October retail sales report released earlier this week puts the strength of the upcoming holiday shopping season…

Nov

California Economic Outlook – September 2020

Scott Anderson

Economic growth has resumed and net job loss has ended in California after a sharp and unprecedented decline in March and April. But despite three consecutive months of solid increases in economic act…

Sep

Consumers Keep Spending Going Into The Holidays

Scott Anderson

The September consumer spending and income report exceeded economists’ forecasts again. In real terms, consumer spending increased at a robust 15.9% annualized pace in September, nearly ensuring co…

Oct

Overlays

Are you prepared to pass your business to the next generation?

Category: Featured, Your Wealth | Published: 04/01/19 | Print

Category: Featured, Your Wealth
Published: 04/01/19

Posted by Kristin Nelson

Wealth Management Strategy

Take a look at what entrepreneurs said were the most important factors in transferring their business to the next generation.

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U.S. Outlook: Will consumers resurface in the second quarter?

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 03/29/19 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 03/29/19

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

The Treasury yield curve has moved deeper into inversion since last week’s FOMC meeting. And the Fed funds futures market has begun to price in not one, but two or more quarter‐point rate hikes before the end of 2020.

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Investment Insights: The upside down

Category: Your Wealth | Published: 03/27/19 | Print

Category: Your Wealth
Published: 03/27/19

Posted by Wade Balliet

Investment Strategy

Financial markets faltered last week over global economic growth concerns and a corresponding move in Treasury rates that left investors feeling anxious.

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U.S. Outlook: Manufacturing leading the way lower

Category: Economic Outlook | Published: 03/22/19 | Print

Category: Economic Outlook
Published: 03/22/19

Posted by Scott Anderson

Chief Economist

CNC Laser cutting of metal, modern industrial technology.

Does a weakening manufacturing sector hint at a coming economic slowdown? Find out in the U.S. Outlook.

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Bank of the West Change Matters

Are you prepared to pass your business to the next generation?

U.S. Outlook: Will consumers resurface in the second quarter?

Investment Insights: The upside down

U.S. Outlook: Manufacturing leading the way lower

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