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Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke in Dallas today and made it clear that the Central Bank would slowly and deliberately reduce the prime lending rate. But he is still concerned about inflationary pressures. And, yes, we'll have ...

Today you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company. We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand. He sits down with me to chat about why, in just ...

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we kick things off talking about the return of inflation. For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created...

It was a different day on Wall Street as the "Trump Trade" took a breather and we'll share those numbers with you in just a bit. Thanks for being here for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of November. And,...

Here is something that is getting lots of attention especially from our friends at AARP who believe this way of life could be a boost for family caregivers. Meet Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa as we talk about the benefi...

It's been a huge week for equities as Wall Street closed out with the best week in a year. We'll share all of those numbers with you. Also, a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business t...

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this Thursday afternoon. Our top story is about the much anticipated Central Bank rate cut and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell had to say when asked about Donald Trump returning to...

It was a wild day on Wall Street as the three major indexes combined for some record increases. To be sure, this is something that happens after most presidential elections. Why? One thing the market hates is uncertainty whic...

It's finally here. Election Day 2024 and voter turnout, at least here in Iowa is huge. Poll workers are reporting record crowds and in Polk County, the largest country in Iowa thousands of people who did not vote two years ag...

Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for this the first day of November. A reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review. Th...

It was a scary Halloween on Wall Street and we'll kick that story out first. Also a bit of something unique. While most kids in the U.S. Trick or Treat on Halloween that's not been the case here in Iowa for decades. You see,...

Starbucks and olive oil drinks kick us off today. Also in the newscast as you know we don't do politics here BUT former President Donald Trump is responsible for The Big Lie 2.0 and it's about the economy. We couldn't let thi...

The top line is that job openings fell to a three and a half year low. But that's just the start of the new numbers released today by the Labor Department and that's where we start today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out...

Every business owner we talk with, and we talk with hundreds each year, tell us they are desperate for high quality, valuable and engaged employees. And then there are the job seekers who have trouble landing a job because th...

Welcome back to the first day of the week and the final Monday of October where we watched the markets bounce back. We'll have that story coming up in just a bit as the Business News Headlines ramps up. Here is what we've g...

This is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we...

Over at Boeing workers remain on the picket line. So, what's their beef with the company? We'll share that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us. And...

McDonald's is in full crisis mode following a deadly e-coli outbreak that sickened 49 people in ten states and resulted in the death of one customer. That story kicks us off in this the Business News Headlines for Wednesday ...

There is an interesting consumer trend happening and it has to do with the price of new vehicles. Many consumers are balking at paying over $47,000 and $750 a month for a new car. What impact will this trend have if it lasts...

Most Americans believe the U.S. economy is in the tank. We start with that topic today and offer up a solid rebuttal and, yes, we'll share current numbers that make this assertion...just wrong. This is the business news head...

Wall Street ended with a 6th winning week today and we'll share those details. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL Where Iowa Comes to Talk...

Once again you, the U.S. Consumer, have made a huge contribution to the overall economy and we'll get to that first today. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 17th day of October. Glad...

Welcome back and today we kick things off talking about cars and trucks. It's yet another story about Stellantis. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of October and thanks for bring with us. Should...

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of October and in this part of the country we're expecting much colder temps tonight. Welcome to Fall. Coming up some of the top business news stories plus a conversa...