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Consumer sentiment rises in June, buoyed by lull in tariff war
Still, survey results show “consumers remain guarded and concerned about the trajectory of the economy,” a University of Michigan economist said.
By Jim Tyson • June 13, 2025 -
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Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in suit
The company manufactured an audit as grounds for Michelle Ressler's termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 11, 2025 -
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TrendlineNavigating risk in turbulent times
CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability.
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Inflation cools more than predicted as companies draw down inventories
Falling price pressures and signs of labor market stability reinforce the wait-and-see policy stance of the Federal Reserve, economists said.
By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2025 -
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Small business optimism rises on forecasts for higher sales growth: NFIB
Improved prospects for sales was the biggest factor pushing up the NFIB’s Optimism Index beyond its 51-year average.
By Jim Tyson • June 10, 2025 -
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Consumer inflation expectations ease, job pessimism ebbs: New York Fed
Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey results are more upbeat than others that highlight consumer anxiety that tariffs will push up price pressures.
By Jim Tyson • June 9, 2025 -
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Tax, finance chiefs must craft a clear tax transformation ‘roadmap’: Deloitte
Tax and finance leaders need to agree on a clear tax transformation plan in the face of complicated cost and regulatory pressures, Deloitte’s Emily VanVleet said.
By Grace Noto • June 9, 2025 -
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Shield AI remains on expansion track despite safety, tariff concerns, CFO says
The company missed profit targets after a 2024 accident, but CFO Kingsley Afemikhe says it’s on track for expansion, with $100 million in European contracts and operations in Ukraine.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 6, 2025 -
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Tariff tips, tales from the CFO Leadership conference
Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care,” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics CFOs can use to mitigate the impact of import duties.
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Audit partner pessimism surges amid risk of recession: CAQ survey
U.S. gross domestic product will likely expand during the second quarter at a 3.8% annual rate, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
By Jim Tyson • June 5, 2025 -
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US hiring slows, service industry falters amid trade war turbulence
“After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum,” according to an economist at ADP Research.
By Jim Tyson • June 4, 2025 -
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Conagra will seek to mitigate steel tariffs’ impact on cans, CFO says
The branded snack and frozen food company’s CFO spoke at a conference Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced he would raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2025 -
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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 -
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OpinionEveryone 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 -
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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 -
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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.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
