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Stats of the Week: Diagnosing the Consumer
The Economy

Stats of the Week: Diagnosing the Consumer

The latest consumer spending data is at odds with the notion consumers are anxious about the economy.
By Vincent Ryan | February 28, 2022
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The Fed vs. Inflation: Playing Catch-Up
The Economy

The Fed vs. Inflation: Playing Catch-Up

However many times the Fed raises interest rates in 2022, the impact won't be immediate.
By Vincent Ryan | February 14, 2022
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U.S. Inflation Surges at Highest Rate Since 1982
The Economy

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
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World Bank Cuts 2022 Global Growth Forecast
The Economy

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 Policy support is being withdrawn and there is a multitude of risks ahead of us.”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
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U.S. Adds Only 199,000 Jobs in December
The Economy

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
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Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns
The Economy

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
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Best Advice for CFOs 2021
Sustainability

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
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U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Tech Firms
Strategy

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
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Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year
The Economy

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
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U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November
The Economy

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
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Biden Orders Federal Carbon-Free Push
Sustainability

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
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How to Lower Total Payroll Costs: Metric of the Month
Strategy

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 Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | December 6, 2021
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CFOs Expect Higher Costs May Last Through 2022
The Economy

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
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Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed
The Economy

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
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CFOs Battle Margin Pressures and Production Delays
The Economy

CFOs Battle Margin Pressures and Production Delays

Raising prices is only part of the solution to supply chain snarls and input cost inflation.
By Russ Banham | November 24, 2021
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