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Insolvencies Are on the Rise in Western Europe

Insolvencies Are on the Rise in Western Europe

Slowing economic and global trade growth, as well as Brexit uncertainty, are the main drivers of the insolvencies.

By David McCann | October 17, 2019

U.S. Job Vacancies Fall to 7.22 Million in July

U.S. Job Vacancies Fall to 7.22 Million in July

The government's latest JOLTS report "indicates that this is actually a labor market that is losing momentum."

By Matthew Heller | September 10, 2019

Powell Says Fed Grappling With Trade Uncertainty

Powell Says Fed Grappling With Trade Uncertainty

“There are no recent precedents to guide any policy response to the current situation," the Federal Reserve chairman warns.

By Matthew Heller | August 23, 2019

U.S.-China Trade War Rattles Markets

U.S.-China Trade War Rattles Markets

China said it was adding tariffs on billions of products while President Trump said U.S. companies should seek ‘an alternative’ to China.

By Vincent Ryan | August 23, 2019

Banks Tend to See a Bright 12 Months Coming

Credit & Capital

Banks Tend to See a Bright 12 Months Coming

They're particularly cheerful about the outlook for funding costs, given the recent cut in interest rates.

By David McCann | August 21, 2019

Latest Tariff Threat Could Be ‘Gut Punch’ for Apple

Latest Tariff Threat Could Be ‘Gut Punch’ for Apple

Analysts warn of a hit to earnings and iPhone demand if President Trump follows through with a 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2019

China Posts Lowest Economic Growth in 27 Years

China Posts Lowest Economic Growth in 27 Years

The country’s economy experienced a significant slowdown as it faces trade tensions with the United States.

By Lauren Muskett | July 15, 2019

Trump Threatens Tariffs Against All Mexican Goods

Trump Threatens Tariffs Against All Mexican Goods

The president promised an escalating trade war until Mexico takes action to "dramatically reduce or eliminate" illegal immigration.

By Vincent Ryan | May 31, 2019

China Threatens Tariffs on $60B in U.S. Goods

China Threatens Tariffs on $60B in U.S. Goods

The latest move in the U.S.-China trade war would affect U.S. imports ranging from liquefied natural gas to foods containing chocolate.

By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2018

How to Forecast Growth in the Age of the Overnight Policy Whipsaw

How to Forecast Growth in the Age of the Overnight Policy Whipsaw

Finance and tax departments have little choice but to build forecasting models that can accommodate a number of different variables.

By Brian Peccarelli | July 12, 2018

Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan Fuels Trade War Fears

Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan Fuels Trade War Fears

The president promises to rebuild the U.S. steel industry but GOP lawmakers and others fear retaliation from exporting countries.

By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2018