Economy

The Business News Headlines 7 February 2024

We kick things off today with a question: "What country imports the most products into the United States?"  The answer will, no doubt, surprise you. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of February.  We're glad you are with us for a range of interesting business stories in headline form. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
This country is the top importer to the U.S. by billions;
Fed Chair Powell is stoking the "rate cut rumor";
The Drug Enforcement Administration does a 180;
Our friend Keith Ellison wins one for Minnesota;
Think...Insulin and a call by President Biden;
The Swift Kelce romance is good for selling...stuff;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney + takes a page out of the Netflix Playbook.
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 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 6 February 2024

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We're covering everything from aircraft manufacturing to Super Bowl ads that now cost $7 million for thirty-seconds of airtime. Is it worth it? Also, allow a quick side rant: If you are a business that uses call centers to sell whatever it is you are selling...our advice to you is to hire folks that can speak...English. If you can't understand the caller why...call?  Sure it might cost more but we bet you'll sell more. End of rant and if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Boeing may have been neglecting safety says the FAA;
NOW is the time to pay down or pay off your credit cards.
And, we offer up some tips on how to get that done;
Meta says it will label AI generated stuff but, there is a but;
The economy in China is struggling while leadership there shrugs;
The Wall Street Report;
Super Bowl ads. Are they worth the money? You might be surprised.
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 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.

Massive Economic Impact from Rivers and Streams

Over the past decade old abandoned rail lines have been repurposed to become bicycle trails for the thousands of people who enjoy riding, sometimes, miles each week. That has resulted in some major economic development as restaurants, bars, ice cream joints and retailers open shops along those trails. Now another long forgotten asset is going to be used to impact business. My guest is Stephanie Oppel from ICON or the Iowa Confluence Water Trails group who is in to share with us that groups vision for the future. In addition, creating water activity should also help push along efforts of cleaning up rivers, streams and lakes from pollutants. A win/win.  Meet Stephanie:
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 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 2 February 2024

It's the final day of Cattle Con 2024 here in Orlando. This is the annual meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and we talked to a host of producers, and those who sell products and services to the beef cattle industry. Here is a stunning fact: Only 2% of the U.S. population is involved in agriculture. One-hundred years ago 25% of the population farmed and ranched. We have become a nation mostly ignorant how food is produced...and, according to NCBA, that can be a danger. In the weeks ahead we'll share some of what we heard. I promise it it will be interesting. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
HUGE employment numbers for January;
Tesla to recall 2.2 million vehicles sold in the U.S.
The number of news/journalist jobs cut is stunning;
And what that means to you for local news;
A new student loan forgiveness program rolls out;
Big news from the USDA for small cattle producers;
The Fall of 23 and Me;
Seven ways for you to save money in 2024.
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 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 1 February 2024

The Business News Headlines are coming to you from the Annual Meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association being held here in Orlando.  Yes, another warm weather destination for our microphone.  In the news today we kick things off by looking for Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake. And if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
These major artists are disappearing from TikToc and why;
Once the king...Peloton is losing ground;
We'll take a closer look at the Mexican Economy;
Some good news about mortgage rates;
Is Musk rattling investors?  Could be;
The Wall Street Report;
The end of self-checkout?  Yep.
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 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 2024

A brand new week and the Business News Headlines for Monday the 29th day of January. A quick programing note: We're headed to Orlando early on Wednesday to cover the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Meeting and Expo there. That means that Wednesday is a travel day so we'll likely be late with the business news headlines.  We shall see. Meanwhile today we kick things off talking about the Central Bank and get into a story about Taylor Swift. And, don't miss the conversation we had with author and speaker Garrison Wynn. Good stuff friends!  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The Fed Meeting and Rate Cuts;
Taylor Swift and what is going on over at X;
Big real estate news coming out of China;
What, more Takata air-bag news?
A popular sleep apnea machine halts U.S. sales;
The Wall Street Report;
Two stories coming out about Amazon.
For the interview you're about to meet bests selling author and business speaker Garrison Wynn who began his career as a standup comedian. No, really! I was able to see him work when we were covering a national event in San Diego last week and he offered up a master class on leadership, influencing and generational differences in the workplace.  We sat down to chat about his work and comedy and you can hear that conversation by clicking on this link.
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 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 25 January 2024

For some it was a big surprise but to us it's what we expected. As you may know we've been bullish about the U.S. economy while others wrung their hands expecting a major recession. We heard about it from big banks to the many talking heads predicting doom and gloom. But, there is a but and we cover that first up.  Also today you'll meet Darren Fife the entrepreneur who created the company Eco Source which has become a major player in the world of the environment. if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The "surprising" story about the U.S. economy;
The FTC is taking a look at AI and giant tech companies;
Temu is opening its doors to U.S. sellers;
Corporate tax cuts and the "trickle down" theory;
What that all really means;
The Wall Street Report;
What? Pokémon with…guns?  
For the interview you'll meet Darren Fife the entrepreneur who just a little over seven years ago founded Eco Source a company that has expanded and become a major player in the world of environmental issues. To listen to that conversation, CLICK this LINK.
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 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 2024

By all measurers you, yes you, are feeling damn good about the U.S. economy.  How do we know. That story kicks us off today.  Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 24th day of January. Say, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The economy and you are feeling pretty good about it;
Econ. 101: Three things to remember going forward;
eBay joins other tech companies with layoffs and why;
Ring and your local police department have parted company;
President Biden vetoes a weird GOP bill and the reason;
The Wall Street Report;
And Chipotle has a deal for you...workers that is.
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 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 19 January 2024

It's Friday!  Welcome to the Business News Headlines. We've been absent for a couple of days as we cover the Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Where today we heard from author and speaker Garrison Wynn and we'll bring you that conversation early next week. A programing note. Because we're covering this event we'll not be airing the Business Week in Review on Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Just so you know. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The trouble with EV's and Ford has concerns;
The markets rebounded big time today;
The retail sales numbers and very good;
The Biden administration vs. overdraft fees;
The latest retail shakeup;
Citibank is downsizing;
The Wall Street Report;
The 5th nation in history lands on the Moon.
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 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 12 January 2024

Greetings from snowy Des Moines, Iowa. The National Weather Service says 7.5 inches today…on top of the 4 or 5 we received just a couple of days ago.  Us?  We stayed in the studio and turned out this edition of the Business News Headlines. And, do not miss our conversation with a law firm celebrating 100 years of service. It's really quite good! Say, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Houthi Rebels are disrupting trade;
And it's going to cost consumers more;
Wall Street closed mixed and why;
The Olympics and beer makes the news;
Big banks are bullish on the U.S. economy;
The California Wealth Tax explained;
The Wall Street Report;
The FAA isn't done with Boeing.
For the interview we offer up a real treat. Our guest is Luke Mohrhauser the Managing Partner of the intellectual property firm of McKee, Voorhees & Sease based in Des Moines as the company celebrates 100 years of service. This is no hyper-local story but one with global significance.  To listen click this link.
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 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.