Risk Management
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Wholesale prices rise less than expected, showing slight impact from war
The ability of the U.S. to meet most of its energy needs buffers it against the worst of the current oil shock.
By Jim Tyson • April 14, 2026 -
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Economy likely faces just temporary setback from Iran war: survey
The majority of survey respondents anticipate “the oil-price shock to be short-lived, with 59% expecting no or only a minor pass-through into core inflation,” according to Wolters Kluwer.
By Jim Tyson • April 13, 2026 -
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CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability.
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Inflation surges most since 2022 as consumer sentiment hits record low
Concern about inflationary harm from the Iran war flared across all demographic groups — by age, income and political affiliation.
By Jim Tyson • April 10, 2026 -
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Consumer spending inches up, reflecting gloomy inflation sentiments
Economists have voiced concern that a surge in energy prices since the start of the Iran war will fuel inflation and slow household outlays.
By Jim Tyson • April 9, 2026 -
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Super Micro launches new probe after co-founder’s indictment
The San Jose, California-based AI server maker, which was not named as a defendant in the indictment, has set no time-table for its independent investigation.
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SEC taps Gibson Dunn partner, former agency official to lead enforcement
The newly appointed enforcement director in 2023 criticized the approach to securities law by former SEC Chair Gary Gensler as “brash” and “regulation by enforcement.”
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Consumer inflation expectations jump amid Iran war price pressure
Energy prices rose Tuesday as President Donald Trump threatened to eliminate Iranian civilization if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz and meet other demands.
By Jim Tyson • April 7, 2026 -
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OpenAI urges tax policy rethink as AI heralds new economic era
The company floated a range of ideas, including levies on automated labor, to address growing concerns about the economic and societal impacts of AI.
By Alexei Alexis • April 7, 2026 -
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Former ADM CFO denies SEC’s accounting fraud allegations
The filing provides the first glimpse of the legal defense that Archer-Daniels-Midland’s ex-CFO Vikram Luthar will likely mount in the case.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 6, 2026 -
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Services sector slows as Iran war fuels inflation: ISM survey
The Iran war creates “the potential for significant ongoing” oil shocks, persistent inflation and higher-than-expected interest rates, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said.
By Jim Tyson • April 6, 2026 -
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Hiring rebounds with 178,000 new jobs, unemployment dips to 4.3%
Even with a big gain in payrolls last month, several unusual forces are jolting the labor market and prompting companies to take a low-hire, low-fire approach to headcount.
By Jim Tyson • April 3, 2026 -
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Economists see Iran war spurring inflation, slowing GDP growth: NABE
A “broadening of geopolitical conflicts” poses the biggest risk to the economy, according to 69% of respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey.
By Jim Tyson • April 2, 2026 -
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Manufacturing expands as ‘big leap’ puts prices at post-2022 high: ISM
“Geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Iran are contributing to rising manufacturing supply costs,” an executive at a chemical maker said.
By Jim Tyson • April 1, 2026 -
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Cybersecurity is increasingly a CFO problem: Microsoft
It’s now a “financial leadership challenge shaped by regulation, AI acceleration, and rising expectations from boards and investors,” the tech giant said.
By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2026 -
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Consumer confidence inches up despite Iran war, rising gas price
A Conference Board survey aligns with recent reports showing a jump in consumer expectations for short-term inflation.
By Jim Tyson • March 31, 2026 -
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Nearly half of firms willing to pay 11% to 15% premium for AI skills
The urgency is growing as deployment of AI agents reaches a tipping point, a KPMG survey found.
By Alexei Alexis • March 31, 2026 -
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Federal AI legislation faces ‘very bleak’ prospects
Political gridlock and federal-state tensions make nationwide AI legislation unlikely in 2026, leaving companies to navigate a patchwork of rules, attorneys say.
By Alexei Alexis • March 31, 2026 -
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What CFOs should know about liability management exercises
LMEs are emerging as an alternative to more costly bankruptcies, PwC’s Steven Fleming said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 30, 2026 -
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Stable inflation expectations enable Fed to hold rates steady: Powell
“Inflation expectations do appear to be well anchored beyond the short term,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told economics students at Harvard University.
By Jim Tyson • March 30, 2026 -
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Consumer sentiment falls 6%, hit by declining stocks, higher gas prices
Household expectations for inflation in 12 months rose to 3.8% from 3.4% in February in the biggest one-month gain since April 2025, the University of Michigan found in a survey.
By Jim Tyson • March 27, 2026 -
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Deal insurance gets pricier after years of decline: Marsh
The pricing shift comes amid a rebound in M&A and increased claims activity, according to the research.
By Alexei Alexis • March 27, 2026 -
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Inflation will surge to 4.2% as Iran war pushes up energy costs: OECD
The OECD expectation for higher inflation differs from an optimistic forecast by Fed officials last week.
By Jim Tyson • March 26, 2026 -
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FTC settles with AI startup accused of bilking customers
The action highlights increased enforcement activity targeting “AI washing,” where vendors are accused of making false or exaggerated product claims.
By Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2026 -
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CFO uncertainty rises more than any other top concern during Q1
In a sign of uncertainty, financial market volatility has flared this month, with the Cboe Volatility Index hitting the highest level since the imposition of sweeping U.S. tariffs last April.
By Jim Tyson • March 25, 2026 -
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Business growth slows to 11-month low as Iran war triggers price spike
“Companies are reporting a hit to demand from the additional uncertainty and cost of living impact generated by the conflict,” according to an S&P Global economist.
By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026
