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The Business News Headlines 23 October 2023

So, what's the big deal with the 10-Year Treasury hitting 5%? We'll tackle that question first and believe us when we say it will have a major impact on mostly...everything. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 23rd day of October. Glad you're with us again. Also, 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.  Here's what we've got for you:
The Ten-Year Treasury...and ouch;
The off-duty pilot who tried to shut off engines in flight;
GenZ folks are looking for a more simple life and how;
The bad news about EV's and the automakers;
Another update from the UAW strike;
Times are good in the oil business it would seem;
The Wall Street Report;
The SAT and family wealth...a 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 19 October 2023

Kicking things off today are the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what he had to say rocked Wall Street we'll cover all of that in this the report for Thursday the 19th day of October. And, yes, we're glad you're with us again today. 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.  Here's what we've got for you:
Jerome Powell on the economy, jobs and inflation;
Home sales fell again in September. We've got the data;
A shocking story about IT workers and North Korea;
Americans are having fewer children. We'll take a deeper dive;
The Wall Street Report
The child-care crisis is here and what that could mean.
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 18 October 2023

While most economists have predicted that the U.S. would fall into a recession, which would tank the economy, that has not happened.  The reason?  The American Consumer and we'll take a deep dive into the driver of family wealth in this episode. 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.  Here's what we've got for you:
Rapid increase in median family wealth kicks us off;
Elon Musk wants to charge new X users and why;
Employer based health insurance rates make the news;
The spending habits of young adults are changing;
The Wall Street Report;
The Fed to look at "Swipe Fees" and why that matters.
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.

ManUp Iowa with Zach Smith 16 October 2023

Several years ago we did an interview with Zach Smith from ManUp Iowa and recently ran into him in his capacity as a Boy Scout Leader and invited him back for a recap of what ManUp Iowa has been up to; the changes and additions to the program. We sat down at our favorite coffee shop, Grounds for Celebration in Windsor Heights and learned plenty. Listen in to find out how ManUp Iowa is reaching out and helping troubled young men...it's all good. 
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 12 October 2023

Most of the morning investors on Wall Street were trying to make sense of the "mixed bag" inflation report. Then by the afternoon equities dropped like a rock only to make up some losses late in the day. We'll tell you all about it.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation: Up like a rocket, down with a parachute;
A Social Security bump is on the way...but, there is a but;
Speaking of money, let's talk Power Ball;
A UAW, Ford Motor Company update;
Executives want workers back in the office;
But, they may not understand the financials well;
The Wall Street Report;
Pilots wanted more money...and Delta seems to have it.
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 & Women’s Health 9 October 2023

IT was a quick reversal on Wall Street today. When the markets opened the major indexes were all in the red as investors took stock of the fighting between Israel and the Hamas Terrorists. That concern turned as more domestic news made the headlines and we'll share those details. Also today you'll hear from Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty.  It's a short conversation but one we found impactful. Think women, OB/GYN and government. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The About Face on Wall Street;
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends;
Two Central Bank officials and rate hike news;
Mack Trucks and the UAW strike...an update;
Public School, Dancing and Religion...oh my!
The Swedish car that comes in a box?
The Wall Street Report;
More labor unrest this time at drug stores.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty. It's a must hear conversation that speaks to women, the practice of OB/GYN, funding and government interference. To listen to that interview 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.

Iowans for Health Liberty with Dr. Francesca Turner

I attended a recent event where I heard Emily Boevers, MD speak about Iowans for Health Liberty. This is a group that I did not know existed but what she said had a profound impact on those attending. Here, I sit with the co-founder of the group, Francesca Turner DO to learn more about their goal of helping create a health care system for women that is free from government interference. You'll also learn about the need for OB/GYN practitioners throughout the Hawkeye State and some talk about...funding. Meet Dr. Turner:  
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 4 October 2023

Midweek and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of October. Just ahead it would seem as if this has been the summer of labor actions and we've got two stories about how unions are flexing their muscle post pandemic. For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly the President/CEO of MaxiForce the company his father founded back in 1994. But more than a business story you'll learn about the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that resulted in Paul's father Santiago Morales being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Make sure you click through.   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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
75,000 health care workers are on strike;
Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to strike;
Apple fixing their "HOT" iPhone 15 models;
More student loan forgiveness has happened;
The rising cost of buying a home...it's ugly;
Some food news...think tacos;
The Wall Street Report;
Hate to return packages? Uber has a solution.
For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly who is now the head MaxiForce a business dealing in agriculture and construction diesel engine parts. The business was started by his father Santiago Morales. Here you'll learn the "back-story" of Santiago, the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that landed Santiago in a Cuban prison for 18 years.  To listen to all of this make sure you click this link.
And thanks for being with us.  

Meet Paul Kelly of MaxiForce - More than Business

I've known Paul Kelly for several years and when I invited him to sit down for an interview about his company MaxiForce I was in for a surprise story about his father Santiago Morales.  I also knew Santiago, who recently passed away, but I did not know this amazing story about his involvement with the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba that resulted in him being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Here you will not only learn that story but also about the success of the business he started many years ago.  Meet Paul Kelly...
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 29 September 2023

Welcome back! Well the third quarter is behind us on Wall Street and how did the equities do? We'll have a look at that in our Wall Street Report. Also, a reminder that Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review will air at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Join us there as well for the news and some business conversation.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The UAW strike gets larger;
What families fear about the government shutdown;
Here is "Shutdown Two" yet another look at the impact;
A former IRS contractor charged with sharing tax info;
United Airlines pilots ratify a new, big contract;
Over 800K people have had their student loans forgiven;
The Wall Street Report;
Toys R Us making a comeback...big time ahead of the holidays.
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.