The Business News Headlines 14 December 2023

Welcome to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of December. We're glad you're with us again today.  So, if the news is so good: think job numbers, low unemployment, inflation coming down, gas prices falling...why are consumers so glum? We'll talk a bit about that.  Also, today we learned that famed wine maker and agriculturist Mike Grgich has died at age 100.  We'll also visit about that a bit later.  Also, 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• Some more positive data...think retail;
• The markets shot up after digesting this news;
• More good news for the housing sector;
• Water beads are out...think safety and kids;
• Even the IRS has good news for you;
• Self-Checkout is out in two states;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And some thoughts about Mike Grgich.

Thanks for listening!

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