The Business News Headlines 12 February 2025

We kick things off today with a report from the Labor Department that tells us that inflation in the US is actually...worse.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of February...thanks for being with us.  And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes::

• Inflation is worse and we'll give you examples of what costs more;
• Plus the ONE item that fell in price from a year ago;
• Fed Chair Jerome Powell on rate cuts and President Trump;
• The price of eggs has hit a new record...if you can find them;
• Chevron has announced some massive layoffs and why;
• Coca Cola has an answer for the 25% tariff on aluminum;
• McKinsey & Co. will keep their DEI program and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, sales at Temu and Shein plumet.  

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