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CFOs: 9.3% Jump in Prices Will Wipe Out Real Revenue Growth

CFOs: 9.3% Jump in Prices Will Wipe Out Real Revenue Growth

The CFO Survey also found that CFO optimism about the U.S. economy fell to its lowest reading in nearly 10 years.

By Vincent Ryan | June 29, 2022

Weekly Stat: Coaxing Women to Rejoin the Labor Force

Weekly Stat: Coaxing Women to Rejoin the Labor Force

Child care costs may keep the labor force participation rate of U.S. women suppressed.

By Vincent Ryan | March 7, 2022

Record 4.4 Million Quit Jobs in September

Record 4.4 Million Quit Jobs in September

With the pace of quitters, “employers are basically having to replace their entire staff in just a couple of months."

By Matthew Heller | November 15, 2021

Private Sector Hiring Slows in November

Private Sector Hiring Slows in November

U.S. companies hired 307,000 employees last month, missing the 475,000 employees that economists expected.

By Lauren Muskett | December 2, 2020

Small Businesses See Recession as ‘Short-Lived’

Small Businesses See Recession as ‘Short-Lived’

A closely-watched survey found small business optimism over the economy rebounded last month after a record plunge in March.

By Matthew Heller | June 9, 2020

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 219,000

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 219,000

The data suggest “the labor market remains strong even as employers are becoming more cautious about hiring workers.”

By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2019

U.S. Employers Add 304,000 Jobs in January

U.S. Employers Add 304,000 Jobs in January

The unexpectedly large gain suggests employers "have not let up one bit on their hiring in response to risks out there in the world economy."

By Matthew Heller | February 1, 2019

U.S. Adds 250,00 Jobs, Wages Rise 3.1%

U.S. Adds 250,00 Jobs, Wages Rise 3.1%

The October jobs report is "another reminder of the labor market’s persistent strength even as the stock market has swerved down in recent weeks."

By Matthew Heller | November 2, 2018

Trade Policy Jitters Fuel Decline in Solar Jobs

Trade Policy Jitters Fuel Decline in Solar Jobs

Solar industry jobs fell 3.8% last year, with 71% of companies reporting that a trade dispute over imported panels negatively impacted them.

By Matthew Heller | February 7, 2018

Job Seekers Gloomy About Salary Prospects

Job Seekers Gloomy About Salary Prospects

A New York Fed survey finds the average full-time offer wage received declined from $58,880 to $49,250 between March and July.

By Matthew Heller | August 22, 2017

U.S. Employers Add 209,000 Jobs in July

U.S. Employers Add 209,000 Jobs in July

Another month of robust employment growth suggests "the U.S. economy is still growing at a strong pace."

By Matthew Heller | August 7, 2017

What to Do When Your Boss Sells the Company

What to Do When Your Boss Sells the Company

When a company is put up for sale, it creates a uniquely challenging situation for CFOs and other senior executives.

By Frank Williamson | July 6, 2017

U.S. Factory Activity Posts 7th Straight Gain

U.S. Factory Activity Posts 7th Straight Gain

Manufacturing is "benefiting from continued consumer demand, a turnaround in energy production, and an end to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar.”

By Matthew Heller | April 4, 2017

Jobs Report Boosts Case for Interest Rate Hike

Jobs Report Boosts Case for Interest Rate Hike

“Raising rates [this] week is as close to a certainty as you ever get in this business," an investment strategist says.

By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2017

Jobless Claims Indicate Labor Market Strength

Jobless Claims Indicate Labor Market Strength

"All indications are that job creation remains solid, underscoring the resiliency of the nearly eight-year economic recovery."

By Matthew Heller | February 24, 2017