Risk Management: Page 9

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    Consumer spending holds steady despite rising prices, cooling job market

    The unexpectedly sunny spending data followed an upward revision in second quarter gross domestic product growth to 3.8% from 3.3%.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    ‘Mega bankruptcies’ jump as tariffs, policy changes add new pressure

    Chapter 7 and 11 filings by companies with over $1 billion in assets rose 33% YoY in the 12 months ended in June, according to Cornerstone Research.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Navigating risk in turbulent times

    CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

    By CFO Dive staff
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    CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026

    On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower in 2026 if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    One-third of corporate spending aligns with sustainability: Risilience

    Fifty-two percent of large companies have created plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, and 30% are drawing up such roadmaps, Risilience found in a survey.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Powell calls for bolstering job market while warning of rising inflation

    Given a “less dynamic and somewhat softer labor market, the downside risks to employment have risen,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said. 

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Many ‘material’ cybersecurity breaches go unreported: VikingCloud

    The research also found that cyberattacks have escalated both in frequency and severity in the past year, with AI serving as a primary driver behind the surge.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Fed’s Miran calls for slashing main interest rate to avert job loss

    Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran brushed aside concerns that he has weakened the Fed’s independence by not resigning as the top White House economic adviser.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Firings related to Charlie Kirk comments highlight need for social media policies

    Recent high-profile firings and suspensions are a reminder to employers of the need for solid social media policies, experts say — akin to the advice following protests about George Floyd’s murder.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 19, 2025
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    CEO sentiment, capital spending plans rise: Business Roundtable

    Seventy-one percent of U.S. CEOs expect sales revenue to increase during the next six months, an increase of 4 percentage points since the second quarter, the Business Roundtable said.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    Tariff ‘drag’ will slow GDP growth to 1.6% this year: Conference Board

    The economy is headed for “a substantial slowdown from 2.8% [growth] in 2024,” a Conference Board executive said, citing headwinds from import taxes.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Business contracts with tariff clauses proliferate

    Companies are using tariff-specific language to hedge against uncertainty in areas such as pricing and delivery timelines, contract management firm Agiloft said.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Retail sales exceed forecasts despite sinking consumer sentiments

    Consumer spending has held steady in recent months even amid rising price pressures, a slowdown in hiring and an increase in unemployment.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    FBI warns about 2 campaigns targeting Salesforce instances

    The threat groups, identified as UNC6040 and UNC6395, have used different tactics to gain access to data.

    By David Jones • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Consumers cautiously approach holiday spending as mood slumps: McKinsey

    “More individuals express mixed feelings about the economy, highlighting how economic pressures are taking a toll on consumer confidence,” McKinsey said.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market

    “After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Inflation speeds up to 2.9%, fastest pace in 2025, as job market slows

    The CPI data showed that the highest U.S. tariffs since the 1930s are pushing up prices across the economy.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Producer prices fall, bolstering argument for Fed rate cut

    The fresh data on prices paid to producers differ from other recent signs that inflation persists well above the Fed’s 2% long-run goal.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Small business optimism rises on sales outlook, labor demand falls: NFIB

    The proportion of small businesses reporting that they are hiring slumped 4 percentage points in August compared with July, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Ransomware insurance losses spike despite fewer claims: Resilience

    AI-powered phishing, “double extortion” tactics and insurance policy theft are fueling more destructive, costly ransomware attacks, the cybersecurity firm said.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Most firms aim to boost budgets for worker safety in next three years: EY

    Work-related accidents and diseases annually take the lives of 3 million people worldwide, according to the International Labor Organization.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Fed primed for rate cut as hiring slumps, unemployment inches up to 4.3%

    Traders in interest rate futures, responding to new labor market data, increased the odds that the Fed will cut the benchmark interest rate by at least 0.75 percentage point before next year.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Miran comes under fire in nomination hearing over future Fed independence

    “Are you Donald Trump's puppet?” Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran during his testimony before the Senate Banking Commitee.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Layoffs rise, job openings fall to lowest level in 10 months: BLS

    “I expect the labor market to gradually cool and remain near full employment with the risks tilted to the downside,” St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem said.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    US factory output, employment sag as prices rise: ISM

    Results from an Institute for Supply Management survey added to evidence that the Federal Reserve may face a stark dilemma at a monetary policy meeting this month.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    How agentic AI is poised to transform financial services

    Firms are now able to integrate agents, bots and humans into seamless, end-to-end processes, writes Baker Tilly’s David Hickey.

    By David Hickey • Sept. 2, 2025