The Business News Headlines and the Importance of Social Skills 23 October 2025

Over the past month we've witnessed career ending texts that have been sent out by politicians and those seeking higher office.  That story kicks us off today. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd day of October, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Michigan is trying to claw back millions of dollars originally for an EV battery plant. Oil prices have spiked in recent days and that means more pain at the pump. Speaking of pain…the new inflation report is due out on Friday we’ll offer a preview. How about some good news? We’ll share the latest mortgage rate story. And, yes, some good news about the equities, we’ll check that in The Wall Street Report. Heard about motorized shoes?  You will today.  For the conversation Ro Crosbie from Tero International is with us to talk about the importance of social skills and why so many folks lack that talent.  But, first the news.

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