Economists are sticking to estimates of only 4% growth in the fourth quarter and a prolonged recovery from the coronavirus 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.
A closely-watched survey found small business optimism over the economy rebounded last month after a record plunge in March.
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.
The Fund now expects the global economy to contract by 3% this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see contraction followed by late-year rebounds.
Most midsize companies are moving forward with their growth plans, despite weighty issues finance chiefs face in their respective industries.
With a less-clear, less-robust future ahead, CFOs get more careful about how they spend corporate cash.
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.
The 266,000 jobs gain shows the labor market "is continuing to provide the key foundation for the U.S. economy.”
“We took this step to help keep the economy strong in the face of global developments and to provide some insurance against ongoing risks."
More so than other executives, COOs and supply chain leaders expect an economic downturn, causing significant harm to the business, within 18 months.
