Treasury: Page 11
-
CHUYN via Getty Images
US economy will likely cool as ‘real’ interest rates rise: ACCA
As the economy avoided a downturn last year, confidence among CFOs rebounded close to the long-term average, the ACCA said.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Getty Images via Getty Images
Productivity rebound buoys profits, blunts inflation, validates streamlining
A leap in productivity may reflect a post-pandemic readjustment rather than a lasting trend in higher efficiency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Win McNamee via Getty Images
Fed holds main rate steady, wants ‘greater confidence’ inflation falling
The central bank dropped a prior reference to “additional policy firming” but gave no support to market expectations that it will soon reduce interest rates.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Alex Wong via Getty Images
Consumer confidence, job openings rise as Fed favors holding rates high
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will probably keep the main interest rate as the highest level since early 2001 as the economy shows signs of unexpected strength.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 30, 2024 -
David McNew via Getty Images
76% of companies link pay to ESG performance in rising trend: WTW
The biggest companies are weaving ESG into pay incentives despite a backlash against the use of sustainability as a metric for corporate performance.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Frazer Harrison via Getty Images
Future of labor’s ‘Great Reset’ is murky
While 2023 saw SAG-AFTRA and other big labor actions, CFOs still hold some strong cards as inflation and automation raise workers’ job security concerns.
By Chris Gaetano • Jan. 23, 2024 -
benimage via Getty Images
Recession odds fall below 50% amid rising sales, profits: NABE survey
The mix of slowing inflation and cooling demand has prompted many economists to abandon forecasts for a decline in gross domestic product in 2024.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 22, 2024 -
hxdbzxy via Getty Images
Audit committees in 2024 face rising tax, AI, regulatory challenges: EY
A barrage of business risks may intensify this year, and audit committees need to help C-suite executives limit potential losses and seize opportunities, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Tim Boyle via Getty Images
Retail sales exceed forecasts, highlighting steady consumer-fueled growth
Robust retail sales defy predictions that trends such as declining savings and a cooling labor market will inhibit consumer spending.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Douglas Rissing via Getty Images
CEOs see ballooning federal debt as biggest business threat: Conference Board
Congressional leaders wrangle over federal spending and struggle to avert a government shutdown as business leaders fret over the worsening fiscal outlook.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Reptile8488/iStock via Getty Images
5 hot spots on bankruptcy experts’ watchlists
U.S. bankruptcies rose 18% year-over-year in 2023. CFOs will likely need to navigate deepening distress again this year, experts say.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Zach Gibson via Getty Images
IRS streamlining falls short despite budget boost: Taxpayer Advocate
Although improving some taxpayer services, the IRS has overstated its progress by claiming to answer 85% of calls, the national taxpayer advocate said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Getty Images via Getty Images
Inflation inches up, signaling prospect of extended Fed inflation fight
The consumer price index last month rose more than anticipated, with gains in the cost of services staying stubbornly high.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Pixsooz via Getty Images
OpinionAR sobriety: How to cut your losses
Late payments mean your company is effectively loaning money at zero interest. It’s time to tighten your billings and collections systems, Dean Kaplan writes.
By Dean Kaplan • Jan. 10, 2024 -
CHUYN via Getty Images
Economic growth will slow to 1.6% in 2024 as high rates bite: World Bank
The most restrictive monetary policy in 40 years will weigh on growth but probably not trigger a downturn this year and in 2025, the World Bank said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Stock photo via Getty Images
Deep DiveSeeking ‘Goldilocks’: 5 CFO trends for 2024
Financial executives in the new year must protect profits by adapting to trends ranging from falling price pressures and borrowing costs to federal disclosures on carbon emissions.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Sundry Photography via Getty Images
Deloitte rolls out in-house generative AI platform for coding, researching
Around 75,000 employees are beginning to use PairD to assist with daily tasks. The firm expects a total of 100,000 workers will gain access to it in the next six months.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 8, 2024 -
pcess609 via Getty Images
17 states are cutting income taxes this year
Among the states with lower tax burdens is Arkansas, where corporate income tax rates are dropping to 4.80% this year from 5.30%.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 5, 2024 -
GussWilder for iStock via Getty Images
Bankruptcies surge 18% in 2023 as more distress looms
The rise in business failures was one of the darker pieces of last year’s economic puzzle.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Chevron blames regulations, cleanups for $4B write-off
The energy giant said California’s regulatory landscape and cleanup of decommissioned Gulf of Mexico sites are estimated to cost the company at least $3.5 billion.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Zach Gibson via Getty Images
IRS unlocks 15% corporate minimum tax’s handcuffs
The guidance is the latest in a slew of IRS directives issued as questions have swirled around the new tax on big companies.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 3, 2024 -
FangXiaNuo via Getty Images
CFO optimism rises on outlook for 2024 economy: Fed
Financial executives expect solid business performance in 2024, forecasting on average 5% revenue growth and a 2.7% expansion in payrolls.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Mark Lyons via Getty Images
Fifth Third shakes up executive suite
The Cincinnati lender is getting a new COO, CFO and treasurer, all from the inside.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Dec. 20, 2023 -
ventdusud via Getty Images
IPOs rise on prospect of Fed interest rate cuts: EY
High-profile IPOs in September by companies including Arm Holdings and Instacart renewed C-suite and investor interest in the market.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 19, 2023 -
ST-art via Getty Images
US regulators flag commercial real estate as a leading risk in 2024
“Signs of stress emerged in 2023, and the market outlook is challenging” for commercial real estate, according to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 18, 2023
Previous
