Economy

The Business News Headlines 7 July 2025

Welcome back after a rather long holiday weekend.  We kick things off tonight talking about yet more tariffs inflicted on more nations as the President is confident this will bring manufacturing back to the U.S. This is the Business News Headlines for July 7th, thanks for being here. .  In other news, the 90 day deadline for tariff deals is this Wednesday…so where are we?  We’ll share.  Tesla shares tumbled today and we’ll share why.  Costco has announced a number of recalls on various products the company sells.  Meanwhile Sam’s Club has increased prices…again.  It was not a good day on Wall Street and we’ll share those numbers with you and finally the number of first time home sales has tanked…and dramatically…while the number of renters in the U.S. are at an all time high.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 3 July 2025

Now that the tax and spending cut bill has passed both houses of Congress it's a wait and see game to how all of this will impact everyday Americans.  But first a deep dive into the Jobs Report from today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 3rd day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news we'll check the new unemployment numbers. Say goodbye to EV incentives, yes, that too is in the bill passed by Congress. We’ve got some positive news from the egg front. It was a winning week on Wall Street and we’ll detail the closing numbers in just a bit.  And, if you are looking for a job…head to Georgia…and we’ll share why.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Mike Naig 30 June 2025

Remember Friday when President Trump said he was calling off trade conversations with Canada. That story is back in the news today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of June and thanks for being here.  In other news, A city that voted solidly for Donald Trump could lose out on millions we’ll have that story. Buy now, pay later and your credit score made the news. As the big budget bill is being debated in the Senate states are scrambling to prepare.  We’ve got the Wall Street Report and that hamburger for the 4th of July is going to cost you more.  For the conversation a wide ranging interview with Secretary of Agriculture for Iowa, Mike Naig.  We’ll talk about a host of issues from farming, farm bills, old tractors and why he decided to NOT run for Governor. But, first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 27 June 2025

And, just like that...we're not talking to Canada about tariffs.  How do we know? President Trump threw a hissy and cancelled any deals with our neighbor to the north.  Oh, and there is more about tariffs in our first story.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 27th day of June, thanks for being here.  In other news inflation ticked up in May and you are not buying as much…we’ll share details. The markets did very well.  But the economy is contracting. The Smucker company is doing away with artificial dyes and joins a growing list of companies doing the same.   Expect a higher amount of fraud and abuse as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has its funding cut in half. The Wall Street Report and there will soon be new hours for some Costco members…not all but…some.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 20 June 2025

About a week ago President Trump told ICE to back off raiding farms, meat packing facilities, hotels and restaurants.  Remember?  Well, THAT didn't last long.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of June, thanks for being here and great to be back in studio after the Juneteenth Holiday.  In other news, music streaming service Deezer is tagging AI generated releases and why.  Billions, you heard that right…billions of login credentials have been leaked. It’s easier to control people if the government shuts down news outlets and it’s just happened here. We’ll check what happened to the equities in the Wall Street Report and the Canadian company Lululemon has laid off 150 corporate workers and why.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 17 June 2025

We start out today taking a look at the latest retail sales numbers shared by the Commerce Department and what they tell us you are doing...or not doing.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of June, thanks for being here.  in other news, the Trump Tax bill will add trillions to the deficit. An Illinois toy company is challenging the Trump Tariffs and went before the Supreme Court today.  The Central Bank meets this week and what might they do with regard to interest rates?  We’ll share what we know. We’ll take a look at what happened on Wall Street in the Wall Street Report and have you heard of the infinite workday?  You will today…let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 16 June 2025

Welcome back and we hope you had a great Father's Day.  We start off today with a story about the G7 Conference that is taking place in Canada and there are some very different factors going on.  In other news, what’s the next business venture for the Trump family?  We’ll share. Tariffs and Amusement parks made the news. As the government resumes collection efforts on student loans…credit scores are going down for millions of Americans. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some thoughts as to why American’s are not yet feeling the impacts of the Trump Tariffs…let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Frank Kelly the Founder of Fulcrum Macro Advisors

When we sat down with Frank Kelly the founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors we didn't know where the conversation might take us but we covered lots of ground. From the political uncertainties of the day, to the future of China to the wonders of GLP-1 and what impact that will have on health, the job market and living longer.  Strap in and listen to a very bright man. Meet Frank Kelly.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 28 May 2025

We start things off today talking about TACO and no, it's not about Mexican food.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 28th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news a real time story about how a friends company is getting hit with the tariffs and what he plans to do. Nvidia surprised the world today and we’ll share that story. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some surprising numbers coming out of retailers.  And, finally what’s in store for interest rates when it comes to the Federal Reserve.  We’ll share it all…let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 9 May 2025

If you remember we carried a story this past week about the danger in taking the United States Postal Service private. That concern just got a reality check as David Steiner, a former CEO of the nation’s largest waste management company who currently serves on the FedEx board of directors, is poised to take over control of the U.S. Postal Service. Might this be the first shoe to fall?  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 9th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, talks between the U.S. and China over trade is as confusing as most things coming from Washington. US Markets closed mixed today.  Folks in Chicago are having some good fun celebrating native son Pope Leo the 14th.  The Wall Street Report and yet another radar outage in Newark.  Meanwhile the FAA has just dropped a 20 billion dollar plan to fix issues just like that.  And because the possible privatization of the United State Postal Service is once again top of mind…we’re bringing back Herb Copley to offer up what might happened should the Trump administration choose to go private with the USPS.  Ready?  Let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.