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Experts React to 5% CPI Inflation

Experts React to 5% CPI Inflation

The headline CPI index rose 5% in May, marking the highest growth rate since August 2008.

By Lauren Muskett | June 14, 2021

2021 Wish List

Remote work, small businesses, the federal government's balance sheet, health care — they will all require attention.

By Vincent Ryan | December 4, 2020

Do You Remember?: The Quiz

Do You Remember?: The Quiz

Take our quiz on these finance news stories to see how many you might have already forgotten.

By CFO Staff | December 3, 2020

Embattled Industries: Profiles in Resilience

Embattled Industries: Profiles in Resilience

Although the pandemic nearly crushed their industries, these companies are finding ways to thrive.

By Lauren Muskett | December 2, 2020

China’s Economy Grows Nearly 5%

China’s Economy Grows Nearly 5%

“China's economy continued its rapid rebound last quarter, with the recovery broadening out and becoming less reliant on investment-led stimulus.”

By Lauren Muskett | October 19, 2020

Fed Expands Main Street Lending Program

Credit & Capital

Fed Expands Main Street Lending Program

The new program widens the pool of applicants and adds loan types.

By Lauren Muskett | April 30, 2020

America’s CEOs Pledge to Rethink Corporate Priorities

America’s CEOs Pledge to Rethink Corporate Priorities

“These modernized principles reflect the business community’s unwavering commitment to continue to push for an economy that serves all Americans.”

By Lauren Muskett | August 19, 2019

China Posts Lowest Economic Growth in 27 Years

China Posts Lowest Economic Growth in 27 Years

The country’s economy experienced a significant slowdown as it faces trade tensions with the United States.

By Lauren Muskett | July 15, 2019

Unemployment Falls To Lowest Levels Since Dot-Com Boom

Unemployment Falls To Lowest Levels Since Dot-Com Boom

The economy added 223,000 jobs in May. About 120,000 are needed to keep up with growth in the working-age population.

By William Sprouse | June 1, 2018

U.S. Economic Growth Revised Upward to 1.2%

U.S. Economic Growth Revised Upward to 1.2%

"Economic indicators so far aren't entirely convincing on a second-quarter bounce in activity," one economist says.

By Matthew Heller | May 30, 2017

Moody’s Downgrade Highlights China Fears

Global Business

Moody’s Downgrade Highlights China Fears

The rating agency says China's "financial strength will erode somewhat over the coming years" as a result of excessive economy-wide debt.

By Matthew Heller | May 24, 2017

Trump’s Tax Cuts Would Offset Interest-Rate Hikes

Trump’s Tax Cuts Would Offset Interest-Rate Hikes

A lower corporate tax rate would not only raise net income after taxes, it could also increase a company's borrowing capacity.

By William Fink | May 22, 2017

MasterCard Shares Surge on 12% Profit Gain

Financial Reporting

MasterCard Shares Surge on 12% Profit Gain

The company is benefiting from healthy consumer spending but faces increased costs as it spends on digital payment initiatives.

By Matthew Heller | May 2, 2017

Trade Gap

In the first-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey, global CFOs caution President Trump about trade policy.

By Josh Hyatt | May 2, 2017

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 0.7% in Q1

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 0.7% in Q1

The sluggish GDP report "marks a rough start to the [Trump] administration's high hopes of achieving 3 percent or better growth."

By Matthew Heller | May 1, 2017