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The Business News Headlines 4 February 2025

They are on, they are off and they are back on.  We're just trying to keep up with Tariff Talk. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of February, and thanks for being here. We'll get to the news in a moment but first if you want to hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
The on again off again of tariffs;
China hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs;
Goldman Sachs talks about the impact tariffs have on the markets;
Companies are laying off workers...we have a list;
Walmart is spending big in Canada and the U.S.;
41,000 consumers told us about the top grocery chains in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
And what fewer job openings may mean for the economy.
Thanks for listening!
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 February 2025

Is your head spinning?  So much going on from the stock market to tariff talk to trade wars. It's enough to keep you awake at midnight. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 3rd day of February, thanks for being with us.  And because we're around daily you can hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
More tariff talk from President Trump;
Talking bourbon and Kentucky;
Elon Musk want corporations to leave Delaware and why;
Meanwhile Musk is now a official special government employee;
Gifts for Valentines Day? How much and what Americans are buying;
The Wall Street Report;
And, concerns over the Sundance Film Festival.
Thanks for listening!
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 31 January 2025

It's the final day of January and we're about to take a deeper dive into the promised 25% tariffs by the Trump White House. What might be the impact.  We'll get into that and more. Also a reminder that we're back on the air with The Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  Drop in. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
The tariffs what might happen if the promise if fulfilled;
From vehicles to liquor to fuel to fruits and vegetables;
Apple iPhone sales numbers for the holiday season are out;
Berkshire Hathaway cuts 4,000 jobs in the face of huge profits;
Costco union workers to go out on strike tonight?
Meanwhile the company has increased hourly pay;
Joann's Fabrics and Crafts readies labor cuts and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, might we be seeing the end of cable "cord cutting"?
Thanks for listening!
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 30 January 2025

It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of January and thanks for being with us.  Hard to believe that today, here in Central Iowa, we reached 58 degrees.  But, they tell us winter is coming back next week. If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 9 minutes:
Once again YOU proved many experts wrong;
Mastercard and Visa had a great year but...there is a but;
The European Central Bank lowered its prime rate and why;
Meta, even though Zuckerberg cozied up to President Trump, paid up;
A new 30-year mortgage rate report to share;
The Wall Street Report;
So, who is going to deliver your Amazon package? We have a guess.
Thanks for listening!
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 29 January 2025

Welcome back and we've got a full boat of business news headlines for you today starting off with what rocked Wall Street as the Fed announced it was pausing interest rate reductions. And, stick around for the conversation with Emily Lang a training specialist at Tero International. This exceptional young lady talks about her career as an actor, life on the stage and how those things prepared her for what she does today.  Hint...it's all about helping people become better communicators.  Meanwhile, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed decision wasn't much of a surprise but...
Auto and truck fuel standards? Forget about it;
Germany made a shocking announcement today;
The White House directive that caused so much confusion...
Rescinded;
Big data points due on Thursday...think credit card results;
Legoland is laying off workers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some eye-popping restaurant news to share with you.
For the conversation you'll meet Emily Lang a delightful young woman full of energy and committed to helping Tero International clients become better communicators and even better sales people.  We'll talk about that, her acting career and more.  Enjoy...we did!
Thanks for listening!
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 28 January 2025

We had some technical issues to work through on Monday but we're back with the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of January.  In addition we packed in a conversation with Tom Eibel who works for a 175 year old German company that you don't know about but see and use their products daily. Meanwhile, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
DeepSeek from China rattled the U.S. Markets and why;
President Trump and a victory lap over Columbia;
But, are Mexico and Canada...different?
There are headwinds to overcome;
And, we'll take a deep dive into five economic realities;
The Wall Street Report;
So, how are Americans feeling about the economy today? 
For the conversation, will meet Tom Eibel the Business Development Manager for a family owned company, based in Germany that has been around for 175 years.  And, the amazing thing is that while you may not know anything about them you use and see their products everyday. This is a remarkable story about Freudenberg-NOK and their world-wide business. Here too is the link to Corteco that we mention during the conversation. We learned a bunch and think you will as well. 
Thanks for listening!
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.

Tom Eibel and the 175 Year Old Company You Don't Know

Here you will meet Tom Eibel the Business Development Manager for a family owned company, based in Germany that has been around for 175 years.  And, the amazing thing is that while you may not know anything about them you use and see their products everyday. This is a remarkable story about Freudenberg-NOK and their world-wide business. Here too is the link to Corteco that we mention during the conversation. We learned a bunch and think you will as well. 
Thanks for listening!
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 24 January 2025

It's the end of the week and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Hey, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
U.S. home sales tanked badly last year and why;
DEI programs are being scraped at a rapid pace by major companies;
EV's are facing some pressure from the White House;
If you have a TikTok enabled phone you might sell it for big bucks;
Some major data  points coming next week and we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, it's really nice to be rich and getting richer. Talking CEO raises.
Thanks for listening!
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 23 January 2025

Fighting a bit of a cold...no doubt like everybody else out there. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd day of January.  And,  if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
The Supreme Court says you've got to register;
President Trump says he will lower prices but, there is a but;
The International Monetary Fund talks about the global economy;
What the USDA nominee has to say about politics and people;
The Wall Street Report;
Walmart to pay regional managers big bucks. But...
Thanks for listening!
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.

Craig Barton of Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage

While we were on assignment in New Orleans we had the opportunity to visit with many of the members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) about a host of issues. Here you will meet Craig Barton who owns Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. We talk about technology, sales, the current farm economy the impact tariffs may have and more.  Meet Craig and his view from Canada.
Thanks for listening!
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.