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The Business News Headlines 16 July 2025

A White House official said President Trump waved a letter telling House Members he was firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Turns out it was a prop but the markets reacted. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of July, thanks for being here.   In other news, yesterday we shared the bump inflation took last month today we’ll look at the producer price index.  The Nvidia CEO says he had little to do with getting approval from the administration to sell chips to China. A reversal about medical debt and credit reports to share with you.  So how are American owned companies in China doing?  We’ve got some news. Meanwhile China posted it’s GDP and we’ll share what happened there.  The Wall Street Report and finally a dismal report dealing with home loans and the reasons behind the drop.  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 15 July 2025

We told you it was coming and...it's here Think tariff induced inflation.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of July, thanks for listening! In other news we’ve got a couple of stories about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that should scare the hell out of you. Nvidia gets US approval to sell powerful chips to China and that after a meeting the CEO had with President Trump. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and a major shake up over at McDonald’s that industry watchers say is the biggest menu change in 50 years.  For the conversation you’ll meet Darryl Ahnemann and an amazing story about food rescue just a year old but breaking new ground every day.  It's the St. Marks Neighborhood Fridge that is open 24/7 for people who are food insecure.  And perhaps it’s something that your community could start.  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 14 July 2025

Great to be back!  We were without power on Friday due to some heavy storms so our Friday Business Headlines didn't make it.  Tonight we start out with what the Trump administration calls the “ostentatious" remodel of the Central Bank buildings. In other news, American manufacturing…stuck in a rut. President Trump and EU tariffs while the EU is pausing retaliatory tariffs and why.  Starbucks wants remote workers back in the office and why. The US has just slapped a new tariff on tomato’s from Mexico and the impact? The Wall Street Report and Bitcoin hits a new record and why that happened today.  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.

The Business News Headlines 10 July 2025

Welcome back and know what?  We don't have a tariff story for you. It's kind of a first but we do have a "snap, crackle, pop" story to kick things off.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 10th day of July, thanks for being here. In other news, Tesla shareholders want a meeting…it could be interesting. The United States has closed its southern border with Mexico and we’ll share why.  The Ford Motor Company just issued a massive recall.  The Wall Street Report and, chip maker Nvidia hits yet another milestone as it’s value continues to increase.  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 8 July 2025

US consumers are carrying lots of credit card debt but there is a but to this story.  Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're here. In other news it’s the 8th day of a worker strike in Philadelphia and even though the garbage is mounting most people support the union effort for more money. The tragedy in Texas and who…did what? The new Trump Tariffs will the world react differently this time?  We’ll take a look at the Wall Street numbers from today and your shoes and the TSA.  For the conversation we’ll host Sinikka Waugh the founder of Your Clear Next Step…what is it and what does she do.  We’ll talk about that and that Finnish drink in a can…Long.  Yes, we cover lots of ground…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 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 2 July 2025

We are quickly learning what industries and individuals will be hurt by the GOP tax and cut bill. First on the chopping block is renewable energy and in particular homeowners.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of July, thanks for being here. .  In other news, more trouble for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to share with you. Well, this makes two as the president announces a trade deal with Vietnam. A 139 year old company based in the US has just announced bankruptcy. Job growth stalled in June and we’ll share the numbers. The Wall Street Report and a veteran reporter has started a new news outlet and we’ll tell you about it.  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 1 July 2025

Yes, the tax and spending bill did pass the U.S. Senate, by a whisker.  But now it faces a steep climb in the House.  Stay tuned and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 1st day of July.  In other news the Musk Trump feud just got hotter. Some financial centers in Mexico are in trouble with the Trump administration. As long as we’re talking about other nations…today is Canada Day…and what that means. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and remember that line about trade deals when the president said he would get 90 deals done in 90 days.  Guess that didn’t happen so the White House is switching the story.  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.

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.