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

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

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

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

FASB takes up new crypto transfers project

The accounting standards setter voted to tackle transfers of crypto assets including wrapped tokens, marking the third digital assets project to hit its technical agenda.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • 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

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

Most prices in CPI inflation data rising faster than 3%: Apollo’s Sløk

Several Federal Reserve district bank presidents have voiced concern this month about persistent inflation and cautioned against more reductions in borrowing costs.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 14, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2025

Employers weigh rising GLP-1 cost pressures

This year 43% of large employers biggest plans covered drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, up from 28% last year according to a Peterson-KFF report.

By Stephen Joyce • Nov. 5, 2025

ADM cuts guidance, awaits China trade deal ‘clarity’

The grain trader’s CFO said the “evolving trade landscape” affected Q3 demand for its key agriculture services and oilseeds business.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 4, 2025

Inflation rises less than expected, clearing path for more Fed easing

Futures traders see 96.7% odds that the central bank will trim the federal funds rate on Wednesday by a quarter percentage point, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2025

Trump tariffs push up prices by 4.9 percentage points: Tax Foundation

Trump administration officials have asserted for months that import duties will at most cause a one-time bump in inflation.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 23, 2025

AICPA asks IRS for employer protections on tips, overtime deductions

While the IRS has released guidelines on Trump’s new tax rules related to tips and overtime, the AICPA says employers are still uncertain about their reporting obligations.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 21, 2025

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 Jim Tyson • Oct. 20, 2025

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 Jim Tyson • Oct. 17, 2025

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 Jim Tyson • Oct. 14, 2025

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 Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 10, 2025

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 Jim Tyson • Oct. 10, 2025

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 Jim Tyson • Oct. 9, 2025

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 Jim Tyson • Oct. 6, 2025

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 Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 3, 2025