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6.4% Inflation Raises Probability of 3 More Rate Hikes

6.4% Inflation Raises Probability of 3 More Rate Hikes

The January CPI report hints at inflationary trends that may require the Federal Reserve to stay the course for longer.

By Vincent Ryan | February 15, 2023

75% of CFOs Embrace Double Digit Spending Increases

75% of CFOs Embrace Double Digit Spending Increases

CFOs want to spend more, but access to capital is the challenge, per the CFO Alliance sentiment report.

By Adam Zaki | January 26, 2023

2023 Outlook: 5 Finance Risks to Monitor This Year

Risk Management

2023 Outlook: 5 Finance Risks to Monitor This Year

Inflation and recession, disgruntled workers, higher borrowing costs, and more — risks lurk everywhere in 2023.

By Vincent Ryan | January 23, 2023

Inflation: Higher Costs Hit Hard in 2022

Inflation: Higher Costs Hit Hard in 2022

Eight CFO stories and columns on inflation that are worth revisiting.

By Vincent Ryan | December 27, 2022

2023 Outlook: 4 Priorities CFOs Must Consider

2023 Outlook: 4 Priorities CFOs Must Consider

As enterprises around the world face formidable business challenges, here are four things CFOs should prioritize next year.

By CFO Editorial Staff | December 19, 2022

Scenario Planning: A Roadmap Through Recession and Inflation

Risk Management

Scenario Planning: A Roadmap Through Recession and Inflation

Forward-looking CFOs are using thoughtful, detailed scenario planning to prepare themselves for economic uncertainty.

By Stacy Galligan | December 5, 2022

5 Strategic Steps to Improve Year-End Collections

5 Strategic Steps to Improve Year-End Collections

Use this advice to help reduce the impact of bad debt on your bottom line.

By Dean Kaplan | November 7, 2022

5 Ways CFOs Can Maximize Blockchain Technology

5 Ways CFOs Can Maximize Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology integration in mainstream economics is on the horizon. What do CFOs need to know to be ready?

By Adam Zaki | October 26, 2022

Health Care Cost Increase Projected to Slow to 6.5% in 2023

Health Insurance

Health Care Cost Increase Projected to Slow to 6.5% in 2023

The expected rise in health care costs in North America in 2023 is lower than this year's estimated jump of 9.4%, according to Willis Towers Watson.

By Adam Zaki | October 19, 2022

It’s All About Work-Life Balance: CFO Kevin Bueso

It’s All About Work-Life Balance: CFO Kevin Bueso

The McHenry County, Illinois, finance chief discusses public sector life and his strategy for investing funds from the American Rescue Plan.

By Adam Zaki | October 13, 2022

How CFOs Should Gauge Risk Versus Reward in Investments

Cash Management

How CFOs Should Gauge Risk Versus Reward in Investments

Executives are feeling the burn of inflation in their cash reserves. Can conservative investing preserve the value of capital?

By Adam Zaki | October 3, 2022

80% of CFOs Expect Cost Pressures to Persist Into Next Year: Weekly Stat

80% of CFOs Expect Cost Pressures to Persist Into Next Year: Weekly Stat

Increased costs and poor labor pools are proving to be difficult challenges to CFOs, according to the Richmond Fed survey.

By Adam Zaki | September 28, 2022

Fed Projected to Raise Interest Rates Another 0.75%

Fed Projected to Raise Interest Rates Another 0.75%

Federal Reserve officials are "under pressure to prove they are serious about stamping out elevated inflation."

By Vincent Ryan | September 21, 2022

20 Large Companies Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in First Half of 2022

20 Large Companies Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in First Half of 2022

But August's pickup in smaller commercial Chapter 11 filings could harbinger a wave of reorganizations this fall.

By Vincent Ryan | September 7, 2022

Survey: 5 Top Challenges and Priorities CFOs Face in 2022

Survey: 5 Top Challenges and Priorities CFOs Face in 2022

While CFOs remain cautious about inflation and a potential global recession, they are adopting new strategies to push forward with growth initiatives.

By Adam Zaki | August 30, 2022