UK wages are rising at a record pace. That makes higher interest rates more likely
LONDON — Wages in the U.K. are rising at a record high rate amid stubbornly high inflation, official figures showed today, bolstering expectations that interest…
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Biz Buzz: Dyersville gelato, Italian ice shop opens; accounting firm growing in new space; new cafe offers place for families
Business tips sought Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business…
Montgomery: Let’s talk about parenting …
Well, hey there, everyone. It’s nice to be back. It’s been a while since I last appeared in the pages of this newspaper. I’m guessing…
Larry Gadea, CEO of Envoy, says hybrid work is evolving but it’s here to stay
NEW YORK — Larry Gadea, CEO of the workplace platform Envoy, founded his company a decade ago to solve inefficiencies around front desk management. When…
After meeting Sunak, Biden heads for Windsor Castle to discuss clean energy with King Charles III
LONDON — President Joe Biden’s itinerary this week in Europe is dominated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and his continued efforts to rally an…
Japan defends neutrality of IAEA report on Fukushima water release plan as minister visits plant
TOKYO — Japan’s industry minister visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant today to see equipment that would be used in the planned release of…
Biz Buzz Monday: New Dyersville cafe aims to create place for families
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Weekly commodity wrap-up
Global burning: New normal? Record high temperatures, floods, forest fires and dire predictions of more to come dominated weather reports all week. Well-respected organizations from…
Stock Market Insights: Losing the dollar as the world’s currency
“We can always take it back.” I don’t know when my Craftsman tool indoctrination began, but one thing for sure, we knew if we broke…
No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here’s why
WASHINGTON — Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending. But now some…