CEO confidence rises amid planning to reduce employment

Among surveyed CEOs, 31% identified labor costs as the biggest force behind inflation, the Business Roundtable said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 12, 2025

Costco’s AI, tech use helps offset healthcare costs, CFO says

CEO Ron Vachris said on an earnings call Thursday that Costco locations adopting pre-scan technology have seen checkout speeds increased by up to 20%. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 12, 2025

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like agentic AI evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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MoneyGram swipes Wells Fargo vet for CFO

In February, Marc Winniford will take the finance reins of the legacy cross-border payments company that is seeking to digitally overhaul its sprawling operations.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 11, 2025

Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 10, 2025

Job openings rise to five-month high as hiring slows: BLS

Futures traders expect that a divided Federal Reserve will trim the main interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, giving way to officials concerned about shoring up the labor market.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 9, 2025

Shifting AR from cost center to growth engine

For CFOs at billion-dollar B2B companies, outdated AR approaches are becoming a strategic liability, trapping capital and limiting growth when agility matters most.

Dec. 8, 2025

Inflation holds steady, bolstering case for Fed benchmark rate cut

Most Fed watchers and futures traders expect the Federal Reserve will trim the federal funds rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Dec. 10.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 5, 2025

Treasury, OECD race clock to ink global minimum tax deal by year-end

Without an agreement, the Trump administration’s opposition to the global tax deal favored by Biden leaves multinational companies’ 2026 tax strategies in limbo.

By Stephen Joyce • Dec. 5, 2025

Companies cut 32,000 from payrolls as Fed debates trimming main rate: ADP

Futures traders have increased the odds that the Federal Reserve on Dec. 10 will cut borrowing costs to 89% from 83.4.% last week.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 3, 2025

Costco sues for Trump tariff refund, cites ‘imminent’ harm

The warehouse club retailer’s complaint emphasized the matter’s urgency, stating importers may not have the legal right to recover duty refunds after liquidation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 2, 2025

U.S. manufacturing shrinks for ninth month as new orders fall: ISM

“The health of the U.S. manufacturing sector gets more worrying the more you scratch under the surface,” an S&P Global Market Intelligence economist said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 2, 2025

The future of fleet: Why CFOs should treat mobility as a strategic asset

From cost center to growth driver: how CFOs can turn fleet modernization into profit.

Dec. 1, 2025

IRS’s temporary relief grants more workers eligibility under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ law

The new guidance grants employees and employers “transition relief” until Jan. 1 of the first calendar year after final rules are issued to determine if they fall under a category for exemptions.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 26, 2025

Consumer confidence slumps across all major metrics: Conference Board

The report of sagging household confidence aligns with a University of Michigan survey that found inflation and pressure on personal incomes pushed down consumer sentiment this month.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 25, 2025

NY won’t immediately flip the CPA licensing switch. Here’s what happens next.

New York’s CPA pathways bill was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week. The new licensing requirement won’t be effective until late next year.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 25, 2025

Job gains slowing, unemployment likely to rise to 4.5% next year: NABE

While forecasting a mix of rising unemployment with above-target but steady inflation, most NABE forecasters predicted that the Federal Reserve will trim borrowing costs next month.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 24, 2025

NY Governor Hochul signs CPA licensing bill

With New York, at least 24 states have eased education requirements needed to become a certified public accountant in a bid to address a talent shortage.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 21, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps near record low: University of Michigan

Measures of the consumer outlook for both personal finances and buying conditions for durable goods plunged more than 10%, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 21, 2025

CFOs see steady comp improvement, but outsize packages level off

Employers are being more cautious when it comes to paying up for new finance chief hires, according to executive search firm experts.

By Deborah L. Cohen • Nov. 21, 2025

SEC enforcements slump 30% in fiscal 2025: Cornerstone

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler oversaw 93% of the 56 SEC enforcement actions brought during the 12 months ended Sept. 30, a report found.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 20, 2025

Hiring in September exceeds forecasts, while jobless rate rises to 4.4%

A fresh jobs report will likely do nothing to narrow a debate among Federal Reserve officials about the best path for monetary policy.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 20, 2025

Inflation ranks as No. 1 worry among small businesses: Bank of America

Most small business owners said their costs have increased 18% on average during the past year, Bank of America said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 19, 2025

CFOs are reaching for downside budget protections, McKinsey exec says

A conservative sentiment is shaping this year’s budget season, with many companies taking extra care setting spending priorities and realistic goals, McKinsey’s Kevin Carmody says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 18, 2025

Alphabet, HP, IBM finance execs spotlight cautious AI pilots

Keeping humans “in the loop” and sanitizing data were among the AI deployment guardrails emphasized by top financial executives at an FEI conference last week.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 18, 2025

Factory activity speeds up to fastest pace in a year: NY Fed

The manufacturing survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, although volatile month-to-month, is widely viewed as a bellwether for U.S. manufacturing.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 17, 2025