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U.S. Inflation Surges at Highest Rate Since 1982

U.S. Inflation Surges at Highest Rate Since 1982

The 7% increase in the CPI last month indicates there is "still tremendous momentum when it comes to inflation right now."

By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2022

World Bank Cuts 2022 Global Growth Forecast

World Bank Cuts 2022 Global Growth Forecast

“There is a pronounced slowdown underway. Policy support is being withdrawn and there is a multitude of risks ahead of us.”

By Matthew Heller | January 11, 2022

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December

Economists see low unemployment and high labor-force participation as signs of labor market strength heading into 2022.

By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2022

Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns

Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns

"It may become warranted to increase the federal funds rate sooner or at a faster pace than participants had earlier anticipated.”

By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2022

Best Advice for CFOs 2021

Best Advice for CFOs 2021

CFO publishes columns from experts, consultants, and finance chiefs each year. We assembled some of the best from the wealth of advice our guest authors dispensed in 2021. These pieces struck a chord with readers and remain as relevant as the day they were published. 5 Leadership Traps to Avoid Post-COVID Turn 2021 into a year

By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2021

U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Tech Firms

U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Tech Firms

The Treasury Department added eight companies to an investment blacklist for supporting Beijing’s repression of the Uyghur minority.

By Matthew Heller | December 17, 2021

Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year

Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year

The Fed's decision to speed up the tapering of its massive bond-buying program "says something about [its] desire to raise rates."

By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2021

U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November

U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November

The rise in the consumer price index was the biggest since 1982 and it was the sixth straight month that inflation has topped 5%.

By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2021

Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push

Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push

The White House plan sets a 2050 target date for the federal government to be carbon-neutral, with an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2035.

By Matthew Heller | December 8, 2021

How to Lower Total Payroll Costs: Metric of the Month

How to Lower Total Payroll Costs: Metric of the Month

Are there ways your organization could be saving money with better payroll processes and delivery models?

By Vincent Ryan | December 6, 2021

CFOs Expect Higher Costs May Last Through 2022

CFOs Expect Higher Costs May Last Through 2022

The overwhelming majority (about 80%) of respondents to The CFO Survey are raising prices rather than absorbing the increases.

By Vincent Ryan | December 2, 2021

Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed

Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric rose 4.1% in October, the biggest jump since January 1991.

By Matthew Heller | November 24, 2021

CFOs Battle Margin Pressures and Production Delays

CFOs Battle Margin Pressures and Production Delays

Raising prices is only part of the solution to supply chain snarls and input cost inflation.

By Vincent Ryan | November 24, 2021

Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination

Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination

The decision to stay the course with Powell was received positively, as both Powell and new vice-chair Lael Brainard are seen as relatively dovish.

By Vincent Ryan | November 22, 2021

Build Back Better Would Raise Deficit, CBO Says

Build Back Better Would Raise Deficit, CBO Says

With the CBO's earlier estimate of savings from tighter IRS enforcement, the legislation would boost the deficit by only $160 billion.

By Matthew Heller | November 19, 2021

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