Fed’s preferred inflation gauge falling below policymakers’ forecast

The central bank will probably leave the federal funds rate unchanged after a two-day meeting ending on Jan. 28, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 22, 2026

US bears 96% of tariff costs, belying Trump’s claims: Kiel Institute

President Donald Trump plans talks with European leaders in Davos, Switzerland, over his threat to impose a 10% tariffs on the exports of NATO members if Denmark does not sell Greenland to the U.S.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 20, 2026

OECD deal should ease global tax compliance, but not immediately

U.S. companies will still likely have to complete all Pillar 2 calculations for this year despite the exemptions, KPMG principal Marcus Heyland said.

By Stephen Joyce • Jan. 16, 2026

IRS budget, staff cuts may perpetuate nearly $700B in lost tax revenues

The IRS this year will probably face severe challenges in tax collection because of sweeping changes under the Trump administration, according to groups that track the agency.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 15, 2026

Retail sales rose 0.6% in November despite weak consumer sentiment

The outlook among consumers, though brighter than in September, is still gloomier than in early 2025, according to recent surveys.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 14, 2026

Inflation holds steady, affirming Fed focus on weak job market

“Risks to employment have increased as the labor market cooled, while the upside risks to inflation have lessened somewhat,” Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 13, 2026

Why CFOs should watch tokenized securities in 2026

Nasdaq’s push into tokenized securities points to a shift that could soon hit corporate treasury, writes blockchain executive Artem Tolkachev.

By Artem Tolkachev • Jan. 13, 2026

DOJ probe of Powell triggers bipartisan fire against Trump administration

Powell said the motive behind the investigation “should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure.”

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 12, 2026

Hiring declines as employers take cautious view of new year

Following release of employment data, traders in interest rate futures raised the odds that the Fed will leave the main rate unchanged at a meeting late this month.

By Jim Tyson , Alexei Alexis • Jan. 9, 2026

‘Strategic openings’: 5 CFO trends for 2026

Financial executives in the new year must keep a competitive edge by adapting to trends including fluctuating tariff rates and refocusing of priorities at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 7, 2026

FASB tax rule draws fresh heat in first annual reporting cycle

Under Accounting Standards Update 2023-09, companies must detail much more information on the income taxes they pay than was previously required by GAAP.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 19, 2025

Consumer sentiment inches up despite anxiety over jobs, inflation

Recent data have likely done little to ease consumer worries, with the unemployment rate rising last month to 4.6%, the highest level in four years.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 19, 2025

Inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.7% after shutdown crimped measurement

Given concerns about potentially distorted inflation data, futures traders only increased by 2 percentage points the probability of a monetary policy easing next month.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 18, 2025

Treasury projects 3.2% rise in business tax preparation costs

U.S. businesses will likely face $131.8 billion in monetized time and compliance costs completing their taxes in fiscal 2026, according to the Treasury Department.

By Stephen Joyce • Dec. 17, 2025

Unemployment rises to 4.6%, highest level in more than four years

The rising jobless rate bolsters the Dec. 10 Federal Reserve decision to firm up the labor market by trimming the main interest rate by a quarter point.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 16, 2025

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 suit sparks tariff refund FOMO, but it’s not the only relief route

Firms mulling similar litigation should “do their homework” and check deadlines for alternative and potentially less costly actions, trade attorney Doreen M. Edelman said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 10, 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

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

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

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