HeyJared4 Things To Know This Afternoon
Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation…
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GOP Convention, Mortgage Pressure, Miami Plane Crash, Iran Threats (opens the original)
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The GOP convention puts Trump at the center of the midterm fight as Treasury yields add pressure to the housing market. A deadly Miami cargo-plane crash raises questions about landing procedures, while Iran threatens a wider war. The September 9 edition of 4 Things covers the Republican convention in Dallas and the debate over whether a Trump-centered message can bring disaffected Republicans back to the polls. Rising 10-year Treasury yields following a $6 billion buyback also put mortgage rates
Michigan Replay, Nike Slump, Trump's Jet Threat and Houthi Attacks (opens the original)
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1. Michigan Replay Dispute The Mid-American Conference says replay officials used the wrong clock to restore one second against Western Michigan. According to the statement read in the episode, the MAC is seeking recognition of Western Michigan as the winner for ranking and selection purposes. 2. Nike's Business Challenges Nike is set to leave the S&P 100 following a steep decline in market value. Its turnaround faces questions about wholesale relationships, its direct-to-consumer strategy, and
Jobs Surge, Clancy Mistrial, Iran Strikes and Record Diesel Prices (opens the original)
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1. August Hiring Beats Expectations U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, including 127,000 private-sector jobs, while unemployment held at 4.1 percent. The stronger labor market and 3.1 percent annual wage growth put renewed attention on inflation and the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision. 2. Lindsay Clancy Trial Ends in a Mistrial A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the Lindsay Clancy case. The state's highest court d
Clancy Trial, Fed Rate Hold, Trade Deficit and Michigan Senate Race (opens the original)
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1. Lindsay Clancy Jury Faces Possible Deadlock Jurors were questioned individually after reports that one member was not cooperating in deliberations. The defense asked to replace the juror with an alternate, while prosecutors urged the judge to keep the current jury deliberating as the possibility of a hung jury or mistrial grows. 2. Federal Reserve Rate Hold Encourages Markets Markets responded positively after Federal Reserve governors signaled that the latest data may support holding interes
Bond Sell-Off, Oil Near $100, Clancy Case and Holiday Debate (opens the original)
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Bond Sell-Off Raises New Economic Warning Signs Rising Treasury yields could push mortgage rates above 7 percent while increasing car loan costs and federal debt payments. Continued government borrowing also threatens to pull investment away from the private sector and weaken economic growth. Oil Nears $100 as Middle East Instability Continues Higher oil and diesel prices could increase transportation, grocery, and energy costs across the country. A prolonged conflict involving Iran may add to i
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