Weekly commodity wrap-up
Jackson Hole talk moves financials higher Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual Wyoming speech sent metals, stock indexes, energy and Treasury bond futures sharply higher…
All Posts
5 tips for fostering a successful hybrid workplace
Businesses figured out how to work remotely on the fly when COVID-19 rapidly disrupted our way of working. Those planning to adopt a hybrid work…
T-Mobile CEO says “truly sorry” for hack of 50M users’ data
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — T-Mobile says it has notified nearly all of the millions of customers whose personal data was stolen and that it is…
Powell: Fed on track to slow aid for economy later this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will start dialing back its ultra-low-rate policies this year as long as hiring continues to improve, Chair Jerome Powell…
July US consumer spending ekes up 0.3% as delta threatens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Growth in U.S. consumer spending slowed in July to a modest increase of 0.3% as infections from the delta variant spread, while…
Peloton acknowledges subpoenas, SEC investigation
Peloton has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security for documents and other information related to its reporting of injuries…
Dubuque City Council sets 2021 goals, priorities
Dubuque City Council 2021 goals and priorities City Council 2021 Goals Robust local economy Vibrant community Livable neighborhoods and housing Financially responsible, high-performance city organization…
Tri-State Black Business Expo scheduled for Saturday
If you go What: Tri-State Black Business Expo When: Saturday, Aug. 28; expo from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., awards presentation at 6 p.m. Where:…
US average mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.87%
WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates edged marginally higher last week, continuing a pattern of little movement in recent weeks amid uncertainty over the effect of the…
Dilemma for Fed chief: High inflation and a surging virus
WASHINGTON — Not long ago, anticipation was high that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might begin to sketch out a plan this week for the…