The Business News Headlines 23 February 2023

Lots of economic data hit today and it was yet another wild day on Wall Street. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you are back. In the next ten minutes we're going to talk mortgage rates, bank layoffs, gift cards and more.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  

• For the third week in a row mortgage rates are up;
• About those unused gift cares you are hording...
• Surprise! 401k balances are up and who is saving the most;
• That economic data that shook up Wall Street;
• Bankers take a fancy trip, come back and get laid off;
• Off price retailers are doing well and get an unexpected benefit;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, what's this about 'Brand Name" colleges and universities?

Thanks for listening!

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