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The Business News Headlines 15 May 2025

The latest airport issue is air traffic controllers losing radar and communication with the planes they are working and it happened again.  This time in Denver. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, more major companies are raising prices and we’ve got the list.  Here is a question for you: are businesses using the tariff issue just to raise prices to the consumer?  Even if the products they sell are made in the U.S.? Business travel to the U.S. is down…why and by how much?  We’ll share.  The Wall Street Report is coming your way in just a bit and mandatory student loan collections is now impacting older people and the picture is not good.  The Business News Headlines…starts now.
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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 May 2025

We found this interesting. Even businesses in China are skeptical about the recently announced truce in the Trump induced tariff war and its future. That story kicks us off today and thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines on this the 14th day of May.  In other news, Fear of Flying is gripping some travelers. A Door-Dash employee stole 2.5 million dollars from the company…no, really.  Ford is recalling thousands of vehicles and we’ll share why. The Target CEO admits the company has made a mistake and we’ll share what that is.  The Wall Street Report is coming up and McDonald’s has made an interesting change that impacts consumers.  The Business News Headlines…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 13 May 2025

We kick things off with a surprising story about inflation. Yes, it cooled a bit in April but, as always, there is a but and we'll share what many economists have to say.  However, food prices did decline so there is that.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street closed mixed. In sports the names Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were resurrected. President Trump  is in the Middle East and what we know. United Health upended the Dow and what happened there.  We’ll share the Wall Street Report with you and the sad reality of malls in the U.S. wraps up our newscast 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 12 May 2025

It was a day highlighted by the agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce their three digit tariffs for 90 days and resume trade talks. On that bit of news markets around the globe celebrated.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 12th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, President Trump and his anti DEI order are having job impacts. Retailers are reacting to the US China pause in the trade war.  Meanwhile the tariffs are having a positive impact in Porto Rico. We’ll take a look at what happened today on Wall Street and the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the spring home selling season is a…in their words…a dud.  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.
 

Central Iowa Business Conference with Gina Wright

This is the 7th year for the Central Iowa Business Conference and here to talk about what to expect at the May 22nd event is Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.  This is your invitation to join  hundreds of business professionals designed to help you "Lead, Shift and Transform".  The event is not only for folks in Central Iowa but from across the Midwest and the registration fee is only $325 for a full day of inspiration. You can register here.  Now, meet Gina.
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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.

Hell No to Postal Privatizing with Herb Copley

Recently postal workers and friends banded together to hold a rally in my hometown of Windsor Heights, Iowa. Well over 200 people came together to say "Hell no to taking the United States Postal Service private!" They lined Hwy. 6 or Hickman Road holding signs and hearing so many vehicles honk in solidarity. Yes, there were speakers and one was Herb Copley the President of the Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO. I sat down with Herb who had some interesting things to say about the "service of postal workers".  He also blew away the myth that the USPS receives taxpayer support.  It does not.  Meet Herb Copley:
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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 CIBC 8 May 2025

So, here is the question that begs to be answered: Does, as President Trump said, the U.S. subsidize Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year?  Stick with us, we have an answer. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of May and thanks for being here. In other news, Markets moved up today largely on the news of a U.S. and United Kingdom trade deal…and we’ll break that down. Even though the 10 year treasury hasn’t climbed above 5% the mortgage rate on a 30 year fixed is still elevated. The number of Americans filing for unemployment claims has fallen and we’ll share the numbers. The Wall Street Report and the top ten job opportunities for graduates as reported by LinkedIn.  For the conversation you’ll hear from Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber of Commerce and the upcoming Central Iowa Business Conference that isn’t only for Central Iowa….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 Privatizing the USPS 7 May 2025

As expected the Central Bank left interest rates alone and Chairman Jerome Powell told us...why.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of May, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Disney profits soar and that has an impact on the markets.  It seems the more President Trump talks about tariffs the more confusing it gets. Missouri made the news and it has to do with selling stock or real estate. We’ll share the Wall Street Report and the FAA is about to spend billions to upgrade air traffic control…we are told.  For the conversation I’m joined by Herb Copley the president of the Iowa National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO.  It all has to do with privatizing the postal service and some amazing facts we suspect you don’t know.  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 6 May 2025

There has been so much said about the U.S. trade deficit that we thought you might like to know why it spiked in March and exactly what the trade deficit is.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of May, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Homeland Security Chief says you can still fly if you don’t have Real ID…but, there is a but. Let’s talk about…toys a story from Mattel. Dollar General is closing more stores.  We’ve got more retail news…two stories about Target.  The Wall Street Report and the Canadian Prime Minister was at the White House today…we’ll share a bit about what happened.  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.