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    Tariffs likely to spur ‘meaningful’ inflationary surge: Atlanta Fed

    Federal Reserve officials in recent months have debated whether import duties will spur a temporary or sustained rise in prices.

    By Oct. 20, 2025
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    US Chamber sues White House to block ‘plainly unlawful’ H-1B visa fee

    The organization alleged President Donald Trump’s proclamation would harm businesses and it asked a district court to enjoin the $100,000 payment requirement.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2025
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    CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

    As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    CEO view on economy sours amid stubborn inflation: Conference Board

    The economy slowed to 1.9% growth during the third quarter, according to Conference Board estimates, compared with 3.8% during Q2.

    By Oct. 17, 2025
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    September retail sales rise amid signs of waning spending power

    Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains, as unit sales were down in some categories, according to Circana research.

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Warehouse market ‘found its footing,’ Prologis CFO says

    The San Francisco-based industrial real estate giant raised its 2025 earnings guidance as executives painted a brighter picture of improved customer demand.

    By Oct. 16, 2025
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    Real Brokerage ex-CFO’s pregnancy suit gets more mediation time

    The residential brokerage firm’s former finance chief was fired three months after returning from maternity leave.

    By Oct. 15, 2025
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    Michigan tees up tweaked CPA pathways bill

    The Great Lakes Sate’s legislators have developed a new draft that is poised to replace the original CPA pathways legislation introduced last month.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Powell says Fed confronts growing risks of higher inflation, unemployment

    Hinting at an end to an effort at monetary tightening, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank may soon halt reductions in the size of its $6.6 trillion balance sheet.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Mitigating Risks and Saving Costs with an ICHRA

    ICHRA offers predictable healthcare spend and a win-win for your business.

    Oct. 13, 2025
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    Instant paychecks? One CFO says no.

    As a growing number of states pass earned wage access laws, Yooz's CFO John Gronen decided against offering on-demand pay to employees next year.

    By Oct. 10, 2025
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    Weak consumer sentiment persists amid job anxiety: UMichigan survey

    “We need to be prepared for the possibility that the softening in the labor market will become something worse,” Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said.

    By Oct. 10, 2025
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    IPOs surge toward four-year high despite persistent global risks: EY

    Several tailwinds will likely propel IPO market growth worldwide into early 2026, including monetary easing and resilient corporate earnings, EY said.

    By Oct. 9, 2025
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    IRS shuts down most operations after depleting unused funds

    The IRS closed up just a week after its inspector general warned that sweeping cuts to the agency’s payroll this year may impair operations during the coming tax season.

    By Oct. 8, 2025
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    Most companies hit by tariffs plan to hike prices within six months: KPMG

    Trump administration tariffs will likely trim 0.5 percentage points from economic growth this year, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

    By Oct. 6, 2025
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    Governor signs California’s CPA pathways bill into law

    California joins 21 other states that have put new laws on the books establishing certified public accountant licensing paths that don’t require 150 college credit hours.

    By Updated Oct. 6, 2025
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    Silvergate ex-CFO loses bid to dismiss SEC fraud suit

    The SEC alleges Silvergate’s former finance chief engaged in fraud to conceal the bank’s dire condition following the 2022 collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

    By Oct. 3, 2025
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    Service sector falters amid weak hiring, business activity: ISM survey

    A softening labor market and stalling service sector are just two trends in an economy that has recently sent signals of strength as well as weakness.

    By Oct. 3, 2025
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    Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

    Nearly nine out of 10 global executives reported experiencing energy-related disruptions in the last year, a Prologis survey found.

    By Oct. 2, 2025
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    Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data

    Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.

    By Oct. 1, 2025
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    Nike expects $1.5B in tariff costs this year, CFO says

    The company raised its estimate due to new reciprocal tariff rates that have taken effect since the last quarter, CFO Matthew Friend said.

    By Oct. 1, 2025
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    Consumer confidence slumps to five-month low on inflation, jobs outlook

    The gloomy view of households toward the labor market aligned with a government report showing that the hiring rate in August was little changed compared with July.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
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    Fed’s Williams says policy still restrictive while flagging weak job market

    New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said that the impact from tariffs on inflation has so far undershot forecasts.

    By Sept. 29, 2025
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    US Chamber of Commerce says $100K H-1B fee will ‘impede’ economic growth

    The visas have drawn renewed scrutiny since Sept. 19, when President Donald Trump announced an added $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions.

    By Sept. 29, 2025
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    Achieving trusted AI: Why companies should focus on AI readiness and assurance

    Discover how trusted AI strategies and assurance unlock value, reduce risks and drive lasting business impact.

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    CFOs delay spending: Where to find liquidity when budgets are frozen

    Freezing spend feels safe but CFOs risk being left behind. Learn how to unlock liquidity.

    By Eric Linn, CEO of Oak Point Partners • Sept. 29, 2025