CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy under a Trump administration, but are unclear on how their companies will benefit, according to new data.
As capital gets expensive, CFOs make plans for securing and spending what they will need to grow.
The Institute for Supply Management's index falls to 50.8% but the rebound in oil prices may help bring the sector some relief.
CFOs at large companies around the world agree: Keep your options open.
Nearly 20,000 deals worth $2.2 trillion have been announced so far this year, a pace that approaches pre-financial crisis levels.
CBO report forecasts a $353 billion increase in budget deficit over 10 years and an average 0.7% rise in growth.
Economic uncertainty, the ongoing debt-ceiling fight and the Affordable Care Act are causing CFOs to be cautious — perhaps overly so.
