The Business News Headlines and Kasey Riley 11 May 2026

The President says he will move to cut the federal gas tax but...there is a but about that. We start this evening with that story and welcome to Monday the 11th day of May. Thanks so much for listening. In other news, the price of oil rose again. Older Americans say now is a good time to find a job…young workers disagree. Businesses are grappling with economic uncertainty due to the ongoing war. Home sales in April came in as…flat. Some shocking news about vehicle exports from…China to share with you. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Kasey Riley one half of The Fat Plant Society…this is a great conversation about a very unique business think moss walls and hangings for home and business. But, first the news.

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