Strategy

The Economy

U.S. Consumer Prices Surge 4.2% in April

The largest gain in the CPI in nearly 12 years reflects in part the comparison to extremely weak inflation a year ago amid pandemic lockdowns.

Matthew Heller
May 12, 2021
Risk Management

Protecting the Enterprise from Social Media Threats

The misuse or abuse of social media can be extremely damaging to a company’s brand reputation or share value.
The Economy

U.S. Economy Adds Only 266,000 Jobs in April

“It turns out it’s easier to put an economy into a coma than wake it up," one economist says.
Global Business

Time for CFOs to Spark Up Relationships in China

Companies lacking a robust China re-engagement strategy risk paying a price in missed opportunities.
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

"The response of capital spending to the COVID pandemic is encouraging for the outlook for 2021."
Credit

Equipment Finance Borrowings Jump 4% in March

“We are starting to see pent-up demand for goods and services leading to expanded capital budgets for equipment to produce it."
Turnarounds

GE’s Long Turnaround Attempt: Timeline

Four rough years in the corporate icon’s history.
The Economy

U.S. Economy Shakes off Virus, Surges 6.4%

“We’re at the opening stages of what could be a very strong six to nine months for the U.S. economy as it emerges from the pandemic."
Strategy

Metric Matters: Five CFOs and the Numbers They Are Tracking

Which performance indicators are companies keying on this year? Five finance chiefs reveal the metrics encapsulating their strategic goals.
Growth Strategies

Getting Back to Growth

Global expansion, a post-pandemic priority for CFOs, is also a means of tapping a cost-effective talent pool.
The Economy

Business Inventories Increase 0.5% in February

February’s gain in the GDP component, which was in line with economists’ expectations, followed a 0.4% advance in January.
Supply Chain

The Global Chip Shortage: Worst-Hit Industries

Chip suppliers, which trimmed down chip production for autos and in turn stepped up supplies to consumer electronics, are now pressured from all quarters.
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