Consumer confidence hits 11 year high on rising jobs and cheap gas
The University of Michigan index rose to 98.2 in January the strongest since January 2004 with analysts estimating 94.1 in a Bloomberg survey. The current conditions index reached 108.3 the highest since January 2007 as job gains and lower gas prices lift sentiment along with expectations for 2.4 percent inflation next year.
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Bloomberg
Ryan Sweet
Moody’s
West Chester
Michigan
Richard Curtin
Michigan Survey of Consumers
Iowa real estate ends 2014 with modest gains statewide
The Iowa Association of Realtors reports 2014 median home price at 134000 up from 132000, while statewide sales dipped 0.4 percent to 37783. December shows 4.8 percent sales gain and 8.2 percent rise in pending sales, with firm contrasts across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City markets. Inventory sits at 17106 at year end, down from 17525.
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Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Allegiant Air pilots authorize strike by overwhelming vote
The Airline Professionals Association Teamsters Local 1224 says 98 percent of 473 Allegiant pilots voted to authorize a strike after two years of talks. The union can seek U S government approval to walk out while mediation with the airline continues.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Eastern
Iowa
KCRG-TV9 DirecTV dispute leaves viewers in limbo
The Gazette reports KCRG-TV9 stopped transmitting on DirecTV after weeks of renewal talks failed. Officials say DirecTV offers market pricing while The Gazette Company claims the station asks far less than other providers, with negotiations continuing toward a new carriage deal.
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Gazette Company
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Edwards
Iowa
Dish Network
Kcrgtv9
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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