Risk Management
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Tariffs to spur inflation, slow US GDP growth to 1.6% this year: OECD
Several economists in recent months have said import levies imposed by the Trump administration will probably spur inflation in 2025.
By Jim Tyson • June 3, 2025 -
Opinion
Everyone feels tariffs. It’s up to CFOs to manage the impact.
Understanding price elasticity at both the category and product level is now essential to effective pricing, an author and consultant who specializes on pricing writes.
By Hermann Simon • June 3, 2025 -
Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule
The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.
By Alexei Alexis • June 3, 2025 -
Manufacturing slumps as tariff war undercuts orders, inventories: ISM
Outside of manufacturing, the U.S. economy has so far shown signs of weathering a two-month-long trade war.
By Jim Tyson • June 2, 2025 -
US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025 -
One in four ransomware payers left with missing data: report
Most ransomware victims responding to the survey said they were threatened with having their data published or sold if they didn’t pay the attacker.
By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2025 -
Consumer pessimism eases amid cooling in U.S.-China tariff war
The share of consumers expecting a recession over the next 12 months fell in May, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • Updated May 28, 2025 -
Tech firms betting big on AI agents face ‘tremendous’ ROI pressure: EY
“Against an uncertain macroeconomic and trade environment, executives are still overwhelmingly positive on the business value that agentic AI can deliver,” said EY’s James Brundage.
By Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2025 -
U.S. output grows following tariff détente with China: S&P Global survey
Any recovery in U.S. output this month may prove short lived given that 10% baseline tariffs still stand, according to economists.
By Jim Tyson • May 22, 2025 -
Unions favored over big business more than any time in 60 years: EPI
While public support for unions has grown in recent years, they have not made significant inroads in worker representation.
By Jim Tyson • May 21, 2025 -
Continuous scenario planning, war chests top finance playbooks for uncertain times
CFOs now grappling with on-again off-again tariff policies on top of other headwinds are using a variety of strategies to mitigate the risks of the fast-changing business climate.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 19, 2025 -
Regeneron agrees to purchase bankrupt 23andMe, protect data
The proposed sale is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
By Alexei Alexis • May 19, 2025 -
Invoice rejection spike suggests tactic’s use as tariff buffer, study says
The sharp rise suggests firms seek to delay payments as they did in the pandemic, according to an analysis from Basware, a financial automation company.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 19, 2025 -
Surging federal debt to raise borrowing costs, erode investment: Peterson
Interest rates initially rose Monday, the first day of bond trading after Moody’s Ratings late Friday cited the gloomy fiscal outlook and downgraded U.S. debt.
By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2025 -
Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry
Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.
By Jim Tyson • May 16, 2025 -
FASB clarifies rules for warrants, share-based payments
The GAAP update will affect how companies account for share-based financial instruments such as warrants that they grant to customers as a kind of rebate to incentivize purchases.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 16, 2025 -
Hack could cost Coinbase up to $400M: filing
The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 16, 2025 -
Opinion
Why spreadsheets aren’t going away anytime soon
Spreadsheets are not just a tool of the past; they will be a vital component of the future of finance, Gartner’s Mike Helsel writes.
By Mike Helsel • May 16, 2025 -
Cisco taps chief strategy officer to succeed retiring CFO
With Mark Patterson taking its finance reins, the tech giant will still likely continue prioritizing cash flow and shareholder returns, a Morningstar analyst said.
By Alexei Alexis • May 15, 2025 -
Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’
The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.
By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2025 -
OneStream shakes up finance software portfolio with AI agents
A new “deep analysis agent” unveiled by the company is able to perform “much like a business analyst on your team,” CEO Tom Shea said.
By Alexei Alexis • May 14, 2025 -
Inflation slows more than forecast as tariff retreat eases price pressure
Even after recent tariff reductions, U.S. consumers face an effective tariff rate of 17.8%, the highest level since 1934, the Yale Budget Lab said.
By Jim Tyson • May 13, 2025 -
AI is stirring mixed feelings among CFOs, survey finds
The research highlights a “trust gap between the untested promise of AI and the wariness of security and privacy risks,” finance software company Kyriba said.
By Alexei Alexis • May 13, 2025 -
House committee set to vote on budget legislation extending tax cuts
The bill under consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee lays the foundation for much of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
By Jim Tyson • May 12, 2025 -
Prologis CFO details a $6B credit line strategy for turbulent times
The industrial real estate company’s finance chief says multiple credit lines both shield the balance sheet from market disruptions and enable the REIT to seize on opportunities.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 2025