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Oil price surge threatens gas costs as record business investment boosts productivity
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (472+ words) New signs of economic growth are emerging as business investment reaches its highest level in decades, but renewed conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh uncertainty for energy prices and the broader U. S. economy. Speaking with The National News Desk,…...
Trump admin. cites new data showing higher family income and strong economic growth
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (94+ words) WSBT Trump admin. cites new data showing higher family income and strong economic growth by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with former White House economic advisor Steve Moore…...
Memorial Day travel and cookout costs rise as families feel inflation pressure
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (86+ words) WSBT Memorial Day travel and cookout costs rise as families feel inflation pressure by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Executive Vice President at National Taxpayers Union, Brandon…...
Rising fuel and transportation costs prompt temporary USPS price increase
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (286+ words) (WSBT) " If you've shipped anything through the U. S. Postal Service lately, you may have noticed you're paying more at the counter. USPS rolled out temporary price hikes on certain mail services as operating costs continue to climb. The 8% increase applies to…...
Trump set to swear in Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve Chair
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (84+ words) WSBT Trump set to swear in Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve Chair by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with former White House Economic Advisor Steve Moore to…...
Conflict in Iran raises concerns over local pump prices
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (336+ words) The current conflict in Iran is fueling concerns with many worried about the impact at the gas pump. Industry professionals gathered on Tuesday for a virtual briefing to discuss what's real, what's hype, and what could impact fuel prices next....
Elkhart adopts cash reserve policy to strengthen financial stability
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (77+ words) WSBT ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) " Strengthening long term financial stability " that is the goal behind a new cash reserve policy in Elkhart. The city has formally adopted a Reserve and Liquidity Policy designed to continue to provide additional transparency, resilience and…...
Job growth beats forecast. Is the economy rebounding?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (64+ words) WSBT President Donald Trump makes an Announcement with the Administrator of the EPA at the White House. WASHINGTON (TNND) " Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers…...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged as Trump promises big cuts with new chair pick
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) Latest Closings & Delays WASHINGTON (TNND) " The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, keeping its benchmark rate near 3. 6% after three cuts in 2025. In a statement, the central bank said there are signs the job market has stabilized, while it…...
This could be the biggest challenge for small business owners in 2026
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (24+ words) WSBT This could be the biggest challenge for small business owners in 2026...