Federal Reserve likely to slow rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
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Notre Dame gives coach Freeman contract extension as playoff week begins
Freeman won nine games in his first season as Notre Dame’s head football coach, 10 in his second season and 11 (so far) this year. Seventh-seeded Notre Dame will host No. 9 Indiana University on Friday night.
Indy Ignite, Fishers Event Center to host pro volleyball league’s All-Star event
The nationally televised contest, set for Feb. 22, will come during the second season for the Pro Volleyball Federation and the first season for the Ignite.
IBJ Podcast: Mission of Indy furniture maker ‘is about building other people up’
More than 240 people who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration and other obstacles have been employed and trained by Purposeful Design. And sales of its high-end furniture cover most of the cost of operation.
State retirement oversight board removes BlackRock from portfolio for ESG violations
The board of the Indiana Public Retirement System unanimously voted to replace Black Rock as the provider of global inflation-linked bonds to the system.
Child of Zionsville fertility doctor wins case against Netflix for invasion of privacy
The lawsuit settles a battle with the streaming service over its documentary, “Our Father,” which recounts one woman’s discovery of dozens of half-siblings who all share the same father, fertility specialist Donald Cline.
Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ this holiday season
Overall, The National Retail Federation predicts retail sales in November and December will rise between 2.5% and 3.5% compared with same period a year ago.
Former nursing home CEO included in Biden’s sweeping clemency grant
James Burkhart was chief of Indiana’s largest chain of nursing homes before being indicted on 32 fraud counts in 2016.
Court denies TikTok’s request to halt enforcement of potential U.S. ban until Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court on Friday left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States.
Supreme Court to take up challenge related to vehicle emissions standards
The court said it would take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations.
Manufacturers weigh potential impact of Trump tariffs promise
Incoming President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico has caught the attention of Indiana companies, which stand to experience a significant impact if new or expanded tariffs are imposed.
Adrienes Flowers & Gifts owners brightened Noblesville
Moffett and Stephen Craig are retiring this month after 35 years of operating Adrienes in a 133-year-old house at 1249 Conner St. just east of the historic courthouse square.
Purposeful Design rebuilds lives as participants build furniture
The east-side company is about to finish 2024 with more than $2.7 million in sales—up from $1.35 million four years ago. By 2026, the business expects sales to reach $3 million.
Q&A with Jessica Gendron on helping women achieve success
“I wanted to be able to show women that there were lots of stories of female success that were a lot more accessible and also laden with failures and lessons and mistakes.”
A Medicaid study committee made no recommendations this year—despite a funding shortfall
A year the Holcomb administration revealed a shortfall in the state’s Medicaid program of nearly $1 billion, lawmakers will start working in January to piece together legislation that at least in part deals with the second-largest and fastest-growing item in the state budget.
Skyrocketing car-insurance premiums pushing inflation higher
Insurance premiums are among a handful of stubborn costs that have yet to yield much relief for consumers, in addition to shelter costs and other services like medical care.
Central Indiana existing-home sales slipped slightly last month
Prior to November, area sales had risen in four of the previous seven months on a year-over-year basis following a 26-month streak of declining sales.
Starbucks exits Broad Ripple after 25 years as Glendale shop prepares to open
Starbucks opened at the corner of Broad Ripple and Guilford avenues in 1999, taking over a spot once occupied by Abigail’s dress shop.
NCAA reveals logos for 2026 Men’s Final Four, other basketball championships
Also unveiled were the logos for the 2026 NCAA Division II and Division III men’s basketball championships, which will also be held in Indianapolis on the same weekend (April 4-6) as the Final Four.
Purdue, Sports Tech HQ joining forces to help startups, create career opportunities
Purdue can offer research and technical expertise that sports tech companies may need as they develop their products. Likewise, these companies may create internships and job opportunities for Purdue students and graduates.