Trade Archives - CFO

For Post-Brexit Britain, Now the Hard Work Starts

For Post-Brexit Britain, Now the Hard Work Starts

Britain faces what could be 11 months of "hellish negotiations" as it tries to redefine its relationship with the EU.

By Matthew Heller | January 31, 2020

China GDP Growth Rate Slows to 6.1% in 2019

China GDP Growth Rate Slows to 6.1% in 2019

China's economy is "under pressure from weak consumer spending, rising unemployment and problems in the financial system."

By Matthew Heller | January 21, 2020

U.S. Factory Activity Drops for 4th Straight Month

U.S. Factory Activity Drops for 4th Straight Month

“There is nothing to point to in [the November factory activity] report that signals a bottom in domestic manufacturing."

By Matthew Heller | December 3, 2019

U.S. Adds Chinese Startups to Trade Blacklist

U.S. Adds Chinese Startups to Trade Blacklist

Ahead of this week's trade talks between the two countries, the timing of the U.S. action "is going to be awkward for the Chinese."

By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2019

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 219,000

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 219,000

The data suggest “the labor market remains strong even as employers are becoming more cautious about hiring workers.”

By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2019

U.S. Manufacturing Slumps for 2nd Straight Month

U.S. Manufacturing Slumps for 2nd Straight Month

“We have now tariffed our way into a manufacturing recession in the U.S. and globally,” a chief investment officer said.

By Matthew Heller | October 1, 2019

Fed to Cut Rates Again This Year, S&P Predicts

Fed to Cut Rates Again This Year, S&P Predicts

Another cut in December is "contingent upon an escalation in trade tensions, further weakness in global growth, and increased geopolitical tensions."

By Matthew Heller | September 20, 2019

SAP Software Sales Dip in Asia Amid Trade Feud

SAP Software Sales Dip in Asia Amid Trade Feud

"Trade-related uncertainty in Asia impacted our software revenue performance in the region," CFO Luka Mucic says.

By Matthew Heller | July 18, 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

U.S. Blacklists Huawei Amid Escalating Trade Dispute With China

U.S. Blacklists Huawei Amid Escalating Trade Dispute With China

Huawei and 70 affiliates were placed on the U.S. trade blacklist.

By Lauren Muskett | May 16, 2019

Execs’ Optimism About Economy Drops to 34%

Execs’ Optimism About Economy Drops to 34%

Trade tensions and the China slowdown "have contributed to a sense of uncertainty and pessimism about the global economy," AICPA says.

By Matthew Heller | March 7, 2019

Arrest of Huawei CFO Fans US-China Tensions

Risk & Compliance

Arrest of Huawei CFO Fans US-China Tensions

Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States, is "by birth and position a member of China’s corporate royalty.”

By Matthew Heller | December 6, 2018

China Retaliates Against $200B in U.S. Tariffs

China Retaliates Against $200B in U.S. Tariffs

China responds to Washington's latest round of tariffs by announcing tariffs of 5% to 10% on $60 billion worth of American products.

By Matthew Heller | September 18, 2018

Trump Threatens Tariffs on All Chinese Imports

Trump Threatens Tariffs on All Chinese Imports

The U.S.-China trade conflict "will remain in an escalatory cycle as the two sides are at a fundamental impasse," one expert says.

By Matthew Heller | September 10, 2018

China Hits Back at U.S. in Tariff Tit-for-Tat

China Hits Back at U.S. in Tariff Tit-for-Tat

Beijing's list of $50 billion in proposed tariffs would hit U.S. exports of soya beans and other farm products particularly hard if they take effect.

By Matthew Heller | April 4, 2018