by [email protected] | Sep 29, 2026 | Business, News, Show Me Today
The Federal Reserve just moved interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, and if you’re thinking about buying a car, you might be wondering how much that’s actually going to cost you. Is a quarter-point increase enough to change your plans, or are there other...
by Marshall Griffin | Mar 23, 2026 | Business, News
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady last week, keeping its target range at 3.5% to 3.75%. As a result, markets sold off sharply. The S&P 500 fell nearly 1.5%, the Dow Jones dropped more than 700 points, and the Nasdaq closed down 1.5%. Eric Robert,...
by Sue Danielson | Dec 4, 2025 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
(Omaha, NE) — A Midwest economic report had some unwelcome news, including a slow-down in growth. According to Creighton University’s Ernie Goss, his November report of Midwest states shows Missouri with a 14-point drop in its Business Conditions Index. ...
by Alisa Nelson | Nov 8, 2024 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
Since the economy was a key talking point in the presidential election, when can we expect Republican Donald Trump to save us money on everyday essentials? University of Missouri assistant political science professor Charles Zug said the Federal Reserve has more power...
by [email protected] | Nov 7, 2023 | Show Me Today
Kansas City is home to one of 12 Federal Reserve bank locations across the United States. It offers a free money museum to help enlighten its visitors on the responsibilities a Federal Reserve has. The best part: It’s free. Money Museum Coordinator for the Federal...