Money in San Francisco news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In Money in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: SF Money: Hidden fees, AI caution, Instacart settlement. Also: Economist warns AI investments are fuzzy; spending pace must slow down; Instacart pays $5 million to settle federal hiring discrimination claims.
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- Economist warns AI investments are fuzzy; spending pace must slow down.The Business Journals
- Instacart pays $5 million to settle federal hiring discrimination claims.The San Joaquin Valley Sun
- US home prices increased 0.25% in September according to Redfin data.TradingView
- Rental market adds hidden junk fees on top of already-high rent costs.The New York Times
- Vallejo waterfront restaurant closes this weekend due to rent pressures.WhatNow
- California rent hikes grow 38% slower than homebuyer mortgage payments.Orange County Register
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