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One-Third of CFOs Would Cut Jobs to Counter Recession: Weekly Stat

One-Third of CFOs Would Cut Jobs to Counter Recession: Weekly Stat

CFOs who respond to economic turmoil with widespread layoffs may face the same staffing problems they did post-pandemic once markets recover.

By Adam Zaki | September 14, 2022

Labor Shortage and Supply Disruptions Weighed on CFOs in Q3

Labor Shortage and Supply Disruptions Weighed on CFOs in Q3

Finance chiefs report their firms are experiencing supply chain disruptions that are expected to last into 2022, according to The CFO Survey.

By Lauren Muskett | October 14, 2021

Labor Shortages Weighed on CFOs in Q2

Labor Shortages Weighed on CFOs in Q2

More than a third of firms expect worker shortages will reduce revenue potential this year, according to The CFO Survey.

By Matthew Heller | July 16, 2021

Pickup in CFO Optimism Continues in Q1

Pickup in CFO Optimism Continues in Q1

The growing optimism "is evident in the robust expectations firms have for revenue and employment growth in 2021," according to The CFO Survey.

By Matthew Heller | April 7, 2021

CFO Optimism Continues to Grow Despite Virus

CFO Optimism Continues to Grow Despite Virus

The fourth-quarter CFO Survey indicates that finance chiefs are "seeing over the cloud of the pandemic."

By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2020

CFOs Skeptical About Recovery Before Next Year

CFOs Skeptical About Recovery Before Next Year

"All indicators from The CFO Survey point towards a slow return to normal that is challenging to forecast due to the uncertainty created by this virus.”

By Matthew Heller | October 7, 2020

Most CFOs See U.S. Recession by Q3 2020

Most CFOs See U.S. Recession by Q3 2020

A Duke University/CFO survey highlights growing pessimism about the economy despite record low unemployment and strong consumer spending.

By Matthew Heller | September 18, 2019

CFOs Back Immigration Reform to Aid Hiring

CFOs Back Immigration Reform to Aid Hiring

The Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook survey shows strong support among finance chiefs for easing restrictions on foreign students.

By Matthew Heller | September 13, 2018

Data Security Distracts CFOs from ‘Day Jobs’

Data Security Distracts CFOs from ‘Day Jobs’

About 20% of finance chiefs admit their companies' systems have been hacked, yet their level of optimism stays at a record high: Duke/CFO Outlook Survey.

By David McCann | June 13, 2018

CFO Optimism Climbs to 22-Year High

CFO Optimism Climbs to 22-Year High

The Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook survey shows finance chiefs are more confident about the economy than at any point since 1996.

By | March 7, 2018

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

U.S. finance chiefs see earnings growth in 2018, but they also expect higher wage and benefits costs.

By | February 20, 2018

Pending Tax Cut Sends CFO Optimism Soaring

Pending Tax Cut Sends CFO Optimism Soaring

Robust earnings and growth in tech spending are on the agenda, say CFOs, as are higher wage and benefits costs.

By | December 13, 2017

‘Trump Bump’ Buoys CFO Optimism

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‘Trump Bump’ Buoys CFO Optimism

The Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey finds optimism among U.S. finance chiefs lifted by the election of Donald Trump.

By Josh Hyatt | February 7, 2017

Double Trouble

Japan’s malaise continues, but the slowdown in China poses a greater risk to Asian economies.

By David W. Owens | May 4, 2016

CFOs’ China Concerns Dampen Growth Hopes

CFOs’ China Concerns Dampen Growth Hopes

Chief financial officers' optimism is at its lowest level in almost three years, according to Deloitte.

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2015