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Silicon Valley Runs on Sentiment. A New SF Fed Study Says That May Be a Recession Signal

Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco find that 'soft' data, consumer mood and the tone of the news, forecasts recessions about as well as hard economic figures, and faster in the short run, a notable result for a confidence-driven region.

Owen EsparzaJuly 23, 20262 min read
Chart: soft (sentiment) data forecast recessions about as well as hard economic data one month ahead, per SF Fed Working Paper 2026-14. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
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Bell Tower Café Opens in Saratoga

Public records indicate Bell Tower Café has opened at 20490 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd in Saratoga.

Owen EsparzaJuly 4, 20261 min read

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