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European stocks line up another day in the green - the benchmark Stoxx 600 hitting a new high in Monday's session, and the Dow Jones notching a fresh record stateside. This, in the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions as President Trump says he is "very serious" about taking Greenland - despite a warning from Denmark's Prime Minister that any act of aggression would spell the end of NATO. And deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in his first court appearance since being captured in a U.S. operation in Caracas. Maduro said he had been "kidnapped" and was a "prisoner of war". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The markets reacted to the military action in Venezuela and that kicks off our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 5th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, a major tax break for multi-national companies made the news. The FAA announced it is replacing radar programs that date back to the 1980's. West Virginia residents have seen massive increases in their electric rates and we'll share why. We've got a story of some very expensive fish out of Tokyo. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and yet another check on oil from Venezuela. For the conversation you'll meet musician Wade Krieg from The Sons of Gladys Kravitz that recently were inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But first the news. 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.
President Trump threatens further strikes on Venezuela should the acting leadership refuse to cooperate following the capture and removal of President Nicolas Maduro. Oil opens lower on the first trading day since the U.S. incursion after President Trump says American companies will spend billions of dollars to revive Venezuelan production. Trump also issued warnings to the leaders of Cuba and Colombia and said the U.S. needed control of Greenland for issues of national security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Health care insurance rates just went up for millions of Americans and you might be surprised at who benefited from the subsidies. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 2nd day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, Tesla sales falter for the second year in a row and that pushed the manufacturer out of first place in the EV market. California has a new way to keep batteries out of the landfill. The top executive at Saks is out and why. Another tariff delay and we'll share what happened. Speaking of tariffs a senior Trump Administration just confessed they are a bad idea. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the story of a “class divide” when it comes to the airlines. Let's go. 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.
European equities kick off the first trading day of the new year on a positive note, with the FTSE 100 breaking past 10,000 points for the first time. U.K. house prices unexpectedly fell in December according to data from Nationwide, which is the weakest growth since April 2024. And, we discuss the outlook for the Federal Reserve in 2026, with a new chair, further questions over its independence and an AI boom all in its in-tray.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We kick things off today celebrating the work and words of Warren Buffett who retires today as the CEO of Berkshire - Hathaway. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 31st and final day of 2025. Happy New Year. In other news, the purchase of the agricultural community and the bailout. We'll share the latest news about mortgage rates. We've also got some unemployment numbers to share with you. Speaking of numbers we'll check what happened to the equities in The Wall Street Report and 2025 has been a lousy year for the oil industry…too much of the stuff and the price continues to fall. Ready? Let's go! 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.
European markets start the final trading day of the year relatively flat, but the benchmark Stoxx 600 remains on course to notch its best annual performance since 2021. Silver prices move lower following a volatile year which has seen the precious metal rise by more than 150 per cent. Ukraine continues to deny an alleged drone attack on President Putin's compound in the north-western Novgorod region while Russia deploys nuclear-capable ‘Oreshnik' ICBMs to Belarus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Taking a peek at the Fed Minutes the decision to shave a quarter point off the prime rate had some trouble. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 30th day of December and thanks for listening. Yesterday you might have noticed we were off the air. Technical issues...it's always something. In other news, the IRS has bumped up the business milage rate and we'll share. A judge makes a ruling about funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and this matters. Meta buys a startup to broaden its AI business. Stolen seafood is on the menu this evening. We've got a hockey story for you. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some bad news for Tesla. Let's go! 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.
European markets edge into the green with the Stoxx 600 still on course to notch its best annual performance since 2021. Investors are now awaiting minutes from the FOMC later today. Russia vows to respond, following alleged Ukrainian drones targeting President Putin's state residence in the northwestern Novgorod region, which threatens to derail peace talks between the two countries. Precious metal prices move higher with copper leading the charge, recording its highest annual rise in more than 15 years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Precious metals are seeing profit taking this morning after a strong rally last week saw the likes of gold and silver continue their strong years. On the flip side, cyptocurrencies are higher today, after a fourth quarter rout had previously spoiled any hopes of a Santa rally. Geopolitics continues to dominate the holiday period, with Trump and Zelenskyy meeting this past weekend at the White House to hammer out the details of a potential peace deal. The two leaders praised progress in negotiations, with Zelenskyy emphasing the strides made on security guarentees, a key sticking point for his country and the Europeans. Elsewhere, Ubisoft dives after one of its games was hacked over Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joining Bobby to run through the main stories of the year are Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of 'Taking Stock', Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Host of the Driving Life Podcast; and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.
Today just seemed like the perfect day to review the Trump Tariffs and that's where we'll begin. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 26th day of December. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday and thanks for listening. In other news, some interesting trends appeared for retail and we'll share. Speaking of retail what the National Retail Federation says about…returns. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Budweiser has announced it is closing three manufacturing plants in various parts of the country. Why? We'll share what we know and who will be impacted. Ready? Let's go! 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.
We have a new enemy, actually several who are citizens of Europe. We'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th day of December and Merry Christmas. In other news, we'll check the on the number of people who have filed unemployment claims. A cyber attack hit the French Postal Service. If your student loan is delinquent get ready for garnishment. We'll have the latest news on mortgage rates. A look at The Wall Street Report and more news about semi-conductor chips and…China. Let's go… 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.
European markets see meagre trading volumes this Christmas Eve but the Stoxx 600 is due to record its best annual trading performance since 2021. The U.S. GDP data comes in far hotter than expected, prompting investors to dial down expectations of a Fed rate cut while the S&P 500 sees yet another record session. BP shares surge after the British oil giant sells off its majority stake in its Castrol lubricants unit to U.S. infrastructure firm Stonepeak for $6bn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Once again you are driving the U.S. economy even if you have doubts about the future. We'll start with that story today. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 23rd day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, consumers are seeing lower gasoline prices and we'll share why. Federal regulators have said yes to a new weight loss pill from Wegovy. You know about that pulled 60 Minutes segment about the prison in El Salvador? Well, it aired on a TV app…anyway and Paramount is not…pleased. We'll have the story. We will also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and even though airline prices are higher…it's not hurting holiday travel…yet another tip of the hat the U.S. consumer. Let's go. 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 Stoxx 600 reaches a new intra-day high with investors now anticipating the U.S. GDP print later today. Drug giant Novo Nordisk sees its shares soar as it seeks to gain U.S. approval for the pill-form version of its weight-loss drug Wegovy. President Trump has reiterated previous calls for acquiring Greenland from Denmark for national security reasons as he appoints a new envoy to the Arctic territory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fewer and fewer Americans are making charitable donations and the reason seems to be easy to understand. We'll start there first. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 22nd day of December, thanks for being with us. . In other news, there is a battle going on over at CBS and it has to do with a pulled 60 Minutes segment. Tyson Foods is closing a plant in Nebraska and it will have a devastating impact on the town and its citizens. A storied Kentucky bourbon distillery is closing down and why. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a deceptive practice over at InstaCart is going away…and you have to ask how they got by with it in the first place. Let's go. 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.
European markets move lower but the Stoxx 600 is on track to notch its best year since 2021. Oil prices rise and gold hits a new record high as the U.S. navy pursues a suspected third ‘dark fleet' tanker near the Venezuelan coast. In Miami, U.S. officials hail ‘productive' peace talks between Russia and Ukraine but negotiations show no signs of breaking the impasse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The BoJ hikes interest rates to levels not seen for 30 years, causing yields to spike to multi-decade highs. Governor Kazuo Ueda says the central bank will continue to tighten should the economy move in line with forecasts. After a 16-hour summit, European Union leaders have agreed on a €90bn loan to Ukraine after failing in negotiations to unfreeze Russian assets. Nike scores a top and bottom line beat but the results are marred by poor sales in China, dragging the sports apparel giant's shares down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It was an exciting morning as the Labor Department said inflation had cooled to 2.7% But then folks started to think. That's where we're start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, President Trump today signed an executive order about…cannabis. We'll share what it means. The Ford Motor Company is scrapping the Electric F-150 truck and why. Big tech needs more electricity and today the Feds gave them a huge gift. But, there is a cost. We've got new news about mortgage rates for you. Unemployment claims trended down last week and we'll share the numbers. Speaking of numbers we'll check The Wall Street Report and not all restaurants are in trouble. We'll look at three brands that are doing quite well. Let's go! 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.
BP ousts its CEO Murray Auchincloss overnight following investor frustration with net zero strategy and share under-performance. He is replaced by Woodside Petroleum's Meg O'Neill who becomes the oil major's fourth boss in six years. EU leaders gather in Brussels at a crucial summit to decide funding for Ukraine. And European investors await ‘Super Thursday' with central banks' rates decisions expected from the ECB, Riksbank, Norgesbank and BoE later today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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It was a shocking admission today on Capitol Hill and it has to do with the FCC. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 17th day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, Warner Brothers is recommending that stockholders ignore the Paramount bid. We have a new NASA head and it was sort of a “do over”. The postal service to expand its last mile delivery program. There is a poll for nearly everything. Today we'll tackle giving cash as a holiday gift…what do Americans think of that? We'll also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and American Airlines is making some changes and we'll share what they are and why. Let's go… 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.
European futures pint to the green and the UK government is buoyed by the November CPI year-on-year print which came in 0.3 per cent lower than expected. The services CPI is down 0.2 per cent, beating expectations for the month. CNBC sources have learned that Open AI is in talks with Amazon over a potential tie-up worth more than $10bn following Sam Altman's negotiations with Microsoft which allows the firm to reach across the tech sector. Crude prices edge higher after President Trump's classification of the Maduro regime in Venezuela a foreign terrorist organisation as well as ordering of a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. The Venezuelan government says the move is in breach of international law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
Business news for 18 December 2025
News from the business sector.
Business news for 18 December 2025
The Jobs Report that was out this morning held some surprises and we'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 16th day of December, thanks for being with us. In other news, we've got the latest when it comes to retail sales. 16 states and the District of Columbia sue the Trump Administration and we'll share why. Hyundai and Kia are ordered to fix millions of vehicles at their expense. Public transit in Chicago will get a boost of dollars to fix and upgrade scores of busses and trains. Howard Stern is coming back to the radio. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and if you have the right stuff you can now watch short Instagram Videos on your TV. Let's go… 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 A.I. stock sell-off continues with U.S. futures suggesting a day in the red. Investors now await the U.S. jobs report later today. President Trump signals that a Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer now than we have been, ever' causing European defence stocks to tumble. However, any breakthrough on Ukrainian territorial issues remains a major sticking point. In crypto news, Bitcoin claws back some ground lost after sinking below the $86k-mark in yesterday's session – its lowest level of the year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Your eyes do not deceive you prices on a host of items are higher and we'll start out newscast with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 15th day of December, thank you for listening. In other news, the jobs report is due out tomorrow what we know at this point. UPS is accused of stealing millions of dollars from seasonal workers. Cadillac is returning to sponsor the Doral Classic in May. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll have another look at what's going on with holiday shopping and how much money retailers are spending on advertising. Ready? Let's go! 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.
European markets are set to open in the green following Friday's A.I.-led stock sell-off ahead of a variety of data prints and rate decisions later in the week. Ukraine abandons demands for NATO membership with peace talks continuing in Berlin. Security is increased at Hannukah events worldwide following the massacre of 15 people by two I.S.-inspired gunmen on Bondi Beach, Sydney yesterday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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