The Business News Headlines 17 October 2023

You, the American Consumer continue to surprise. The most recent retail sales data was released today and it shows that despite higher prices you are continuing to spend. We'll break all of that down first this evening. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you:

• What you are buying that's driving retail sales;
• The markets react to this and bond yields;
• United Airlines posts massive profit in Q3. But...
• Some hotel news to share with you;
• So, how "real" is that online review? Shocking news;
• Electric Vehicles and GM made the news;
• A "housing crisis" vs. "vacant homes". The story...
• The Wall Street Report;
• Work From Home numbers continue to slide and why.

Thanks for listening!

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