recession Archives - CFO

Tracking GDP Growth Estimates: Weekly Stat

Tracking GDP Growth Estimates: Weekly Stat

The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model now projects 0% growth for the second quarter.

By Vincent Ryan | June 17, 2022

Whipping Inflation May Require Chancing a Recession

Capital Markets

Whipping Inflation May Require Chancing a Recession

A more aggressive campaign to hike interest rates makes an economic downturn more likely.

By Ted Jackson | April 6, 2022

U.S. GDP Surges by Record 33.1% in Q3

U.S. GDP Surges by Record 33.1% in Q3

Economists are sticking to estimates of only 4% growth in the fourth quarter and a prolonged recovery from the coronavirus recession.

By Matthew Heller | October 29, 2020

Economists Expect Slow Recovery, But Aren’t Forecasting ‘Double-Dip’ Recession

Economists Expect Slow Recovery, But Aren’t Forecasting ‘Double-Dip’ Recession

Economists' thoughts on when exactly the recession will end vary, with 35% expecting the current recession to end in the second half of 2020.

By Vincent Ryan | September 4, 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

How to Keep the Bankers and Investors on Your Side During a Recession

Investor Relations

How to Keep the Bankers and Investors on Your Side During a Recession

It’s important to communicate to your banker and investors that you have a handle on the issues facing your company — but that you need their support.

By Vincent Ryan | May 19, 2020

IMF Predicts Worst Slump Since Great Depression

IMF Predicts Worst Slump Since Great Depression

The Fund now expects the global economy to contract by 3% this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | April 14, 2020

More Banks See Recession as Pandemic Unfolds

More Banks See Recession as Pandemic Unfolds

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see contraction followed by late-year rebounds.

By Lauren Muskett | March 19, 2020

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Most midsize companies are moving forward with their growth plans, despite weighty issues finance chiefs face in their respective industries.

By David McCann | February 4, 2020

Watchful Waiting

Corporate Finance

Watchful Waiting

With a less-clear, less-robust future ahead, CFOs get more careful about how they spend corporate cash.

By Lauren Muskett | December 12, 2019

CFOs: Braced for a Recession, But Hopeful

CFOs: Braced for a Recession, But Hopeful

CFO are preserving cash in anticipation of rough times ahead. But they are also more optimistic about the domestic economy than they were three months ago.

By Vincent Ryan | December 11, 2019

U.S. Job Growth Shatters November Forecasts

U.S. Job Growth Shatters November Forecasts

The 266,000 jobs gain shows the labor market "is continuing to provide the key foundation for the U.S. economy.”

By Matthew Heller | December 6, 2019

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again in ‘Insurance’ Move

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again in ‘Insurance’ Move

“We took this step to help keep the economy strong in the face of global developments and to provide some insurance against ongoing risks."

By Matthew Heller | October 31, 2019

Operations Leaders Are Pessimistic on Recession

Operations Leaders Are Pessimistic on Recession

More so than other executives, COOs and supply chain leaders expect an economic downturn, causing significant harm to the business, within 18 months.

By David McCann | October 24, 2019

IMF Warns of $19 Trillion Corporate Debt Risk

Credit & Capital

IMF Warns of $19 Trillion Corporate Debt Risk

Accommodative monetary stimulus has encouraged financial risk-taking, leading to “worrisome” levels of debt with poor credit quality, the Fund says.

By Matthew Heller | October 16, 2019