The Business News Headlines 19 October 2023

Kicking things off today are the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what he had to say rocked Wall Street we'll cover all of that in this the report for Thursday the 19th day of October. And, yes, we're glad you're with us again today. 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:

• Jerome Powell on the economy, jobs and inflation;
• Home sales fell again in September. We've got the data;
• A shocking story about IT workers and North Korea;
• Americans are having fewer children. We'll take a deeper dive;
• The Wall Street Report
• The child-care crisis is here and what that could mean.

Thanks for listening!

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