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

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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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

CFOs flag as much as 30% of cloud spending as wasteful

Most surveyed CFOs said their organizations’ cloud spending is rising, while two-thirds reported oversight of those costs has reached the board level.

By Alexei Alexis • April 10, 2026

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

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.”

By Jim Tyson • April 8, 2026

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

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

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

Wisconsin governor signs CPA licensing reform bill

The Badger State’s new CPA licensing rules took effect immediately as a surge of state legislatures sent similar bills to their governors’ desks.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 3, 2026

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

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

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

How Trintech’s CPO adds ‘flavor’ to core KPIs

For effective growth, ensuring CFOs can understand a new “flavor” or viewpoint on traditional KPIs is essential, Trintech’s Mekaela Davis said.

By Grace Noto • March 30, 2026

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

5 questions your board might ask about capital allocation — and how to be sure you have answers

A single Capex line item or project list won’t cut it anymore. Here’s how to be ready for anything.

March 30, 2026

3 questions to help CFOs unlock benefits programs’ true cost and value

For most CFOs, benefits are an obligatory cost of doing business—and now more than ever, rising healthcare costs are putting real pressure on the bottom line.

March 30, 2026

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

FASB declines airline settlement project

The airline-related project was one of a number of issues that the accounting standards-setter decided not to add to its technical agenda or pursue for further research.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 26, 2026

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

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

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

Hormuz Strait blockade would slow Q2 economy at 2.9 pp annual rate

Factors such as higher insurance rates “could cause the oil price increase to be more substantial than our model suggests,” Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists said.

By Jim Tyson • March 23, 2026

Economy before Iran war signaled slower future growth: Conference Board

“This is looking like it’s going to be a protracted conflict, and oil prices are going to stay high for a longer time,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said.

By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2026

Jobless claims fall to two-month low as lull in layoffs, hiring persists

Unemployment will likely hold steady at 4.4% throughout this year, according to a median estimate by Federal Reserve officials released Wednesday.

By Jim Tyson • March 19, 2026

CFOs turn to AI for pricing as affordability concerns rise

Almost three-fourths of finance chiefs say affordability concerns have affected their pricing strategies, Grant Thornton found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 18, 2026