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Fed’s Powell signals slower rate increases
The Fed will likely raise the federal funds rate in lower increments as it assesses the impact from the most aggressive withdrawal of monetary stimulus since the 1980s.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 30, 2022 -
FASB targets improved income-tax transparency
FASB is considering more stringent standards that would require companies to disclose income taxes paid to federal, state and foreign entities.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Mark Wilson via Getty ImagesTrendlineGiving your working capital plan a fresh look
The return to more normal operations as the pandemic eases is a good time to take a fresh look at your current expenses and liabilities and whether your working-capital ratio is right for your organization.
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ESG score hurts credit rating for 20% of organizations: Moody’s
More than half of organizations that issue speculative-grade debt faced a negative impact on their credit rating after a sustainability assessment.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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As financial leaders seek ways to drive revenue, they should consider shifting more spend to their corporate credit card program.
Nov. 28, 2022 -
Labor market tightness unaffected by unemployment uptick
Labor market conditions likely remain untouched despite a recent rise in unemployment claims prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, with labor demand still outpacing supply.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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‘Inflation may have peaked’ as economy slumps: Fannie Mae
The U.S. economy will likely shrink during this quarter and most of 2023 as the Federal Reserve cools demand and curbs inflation, Fannie Mae said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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CFO stressors: Four cures for inflation fever
CFOs have seized on ways to shield profits against the worst price pressures in nearly 40 years.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 21, 2022 -
U.S. will ‘narrowly avoid recession’: Goldman Sachs
The Federal Reserve will slow the pace of tightening next month and early next year but not cut the federal funds rate until Q2 2024, Goldman Sachs predicted.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 18, 2022 -
Most auditors pessimistic about economy: CAQ
Inflation ranks as the top threat to U.S. companies in the coming months, according to auditors surveyed by the Center for Audit Quality.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 16, 2022 -
Businesses can expect more pushback on taxes from new Congress: KPMG
With midterm votes still being tallied, corporate leaders are still grappling with the election’s likely impact on tax policies and regulations.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 9, 2022 -
M&A rebound unlikely in 2023 after 35% slump: S&P Global
Higher borrowing costs this year have choked off deal-making, a trend that will probably persist in 2023.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Fed flags risks from liquidity strains, Russia’s invasion, inflation
Hidden leverage or declining market liquidity may amplify harm from a financial shock, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2022 -
Stock buybacks rise toward record $1T: Goldman Sachs
Companies are repurchasing shares at a fast pace before the federal government next year levies a 1% excise tax on such transactions.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 4, 2022 -
Fed intensifies inflation fight, may slow tightening next month
The Federal Reserve may raise borrowing costs in smaller increments but a pause in its efforts to reduce price pressures is not in the cards, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 2, 2022 -
Default rate likely to triple by Sept. 2023: Moody’s
Higher borrowing costs and a slowdown in the economy may trigger a rise in credit downgrades and outright defaults in the next 12 months.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Rising wages, inflation keep Fed on track for Nov. 2 tightening
CFOs may not realistically expect wage pressures to ease as long as pay increases lag inflation and job openings exceed the number of job seekers.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Ukraine raises fresh fraud concerns, Stripe exec says
The war in Ukraine raised the stakes for fraud detection, as threat actors devise more complex ways of evading oversight.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Low-tax laurels go to Wyoming, NJ dead last
Companies are more likely to move to another state with lower taxes than to an appealing foreign location, the Tax Foundation said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 26, 2022 -
More companies lag Q3 earnings estimates: FactSet
Inflation, surging interest rates, cautious consumers and a rising dollar have eroded profits at many big companies.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2022 -
More than half of economists brace for recession: NABE
Rising wages and other cost pressures have dimmed economists’ outlook.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 24, 2022 -
Companies brace for downturn amid high inflation: Fed
Persistent cost pressures and supply chain bottlenecks are intensifying recession fears at U.S. companies, the Federal Reserve said.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 20, 2022 -
Recession to start in Q2 2023, Fitch says
Warnings of a possible downturn are increasing amid a steady withdrawal of monetary stimulus, a slump in the housing market and a weakening in retail spending.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 19, 2022 -
Businesses seek 15% minimum tax guidance for financials
Absent IRS direction, certain companies may struggle to accurately report the new tax’s financial impact in their future financial reports.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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7 CFO tips to prepare for SEC climate risk rule
CFOs should not delay putting in place the staff, technology and processes needed to comply with an imminent SEC rule requiring detailed disclosure on climate risk.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 18, 2022 -
Deep Dive
ESG backlash unlikely to derail SEC climate risk rule
SEC Chair Gary Gensler faces growing resistance to the agency’s proposal that companies provide detailed disclosures on carbon emissions.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 17, 2022