Services sector slows amid inflation, tight labor market

The tight labor market was one of several factors impeding services sector growth in October.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 4, 2022

Fed intensifies inflation fight, may slow tightening next month

The Federal Reserve may raise borrowing costs in smaller increments but a pause in its efforts to reduce price pressures is not in the cards, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 2, 2022

Talent shortages still among top CFO worries: study

Forty percent of CFOs pointed to talent shortages as a top business risk as financial leaders switch from an offensive to a defensive approach to their balance sheets.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 2, 2022

Fed meets as demand for workers stokes red-hot labor market

Although manufacturing flagged in October, robust demand for workers suggests that the economy has not begun to slow enough to meet the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 1, 2022

CFO stressors: Agonizing over layoffs

As a growing number of economists forecast a downturn, finance chiefs are wrestling with if or when to make the hard, emotionally-charged call to cut jobs.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 31, 2022

Shareholder say-on-pay support ticks down: WTW

While shareholders are still approving most companies’ compensation policies, there are signs scrutiny is snapping back to pre-pandemic norms. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 31, 2022

Default rate likely to triple by Sept. 2023: Moody’s

Higher borrowing costs and a slowdown in the economy may trigger a rise in credit downgrades and outright defaults in the next 12 months.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2022

New Zip file phishing trend threatens cybersecurity

Organizations are at an increased risk of cyber attacks with this new popular phishing technique that does not require a password.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2022

Rising wages, inflation keep Fed on track for Nov. 2 tightening

CFOs may not realistically expect wage pressures to ease as long as pay increases lag inflation and job openings exceed the number of job seekers.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 28, 2022

ESG goals versus action gap emerges: survey

One in five financial leaders do not currently consider any ESG information when making decisions and instead rely on traditional financial metrics, the survey found.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 28, 2022

Crypto regulation to win more investors: FTX US advisor

The "decade of free money" is ending, but crypto will bounce back with the overall market, according to Brett Harrison. 

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 27, 2022

Ukraine raises fresh fraud concerns, Stripe exec says

The war in Ukraine raised the stakes for fraud detection, as threat actors devise more complex ways of evading oversight.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 26, 2022

SEC adopts bonus clawback rules

The new clawback rules come amid a broader push by the SEC for more transparency and disclosures in financial reports.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 26, 2022

Low-tax laurels go to Wyoming, NJ dead last

Companies are more likely to move to another state with lower taxes than to an appealing foreign location, the Tax Foundation said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 26, 2022

Judge denies Rialto bid to dismiss Icahn mall suit

The suit comes as CFOs are likely to face more disputes around appraisals as the slowing economy impacts real estate valuations.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 25, 2022

Rising rates slow home price gains

Spiking mortgage rates are discouraging home buyers and slowing price gains in the housing market, a key economic indicator.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 25, 2022

More companies lag Q3 earnings estimates: FactSet

Inflation, surging interest rates, cautious consumers and a rising dollar have eroded profits at many big companies.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2022

More than half of economists brace for recession: NABE

Rising wages and other cost pressures have dimmed economists’ outlook.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 24, 2022

CFO stressors: Sounding the alarm after suicide

Gustavo Arnal’s death has led to new conversations around C-suite mental healthcare and the rising pressures challenging even the most battle-tested finance leaders.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 24, 2022

FTC redoubles Biden fight against ‘junk fees’

The White House seeks to wipe out hidden charges levied by companies involved in more than two dozen industries.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 21, 2022

Small businesses mull hiring freeze

Many small businesses are pausing hiring or considering a hiring freeze, and most anticipate a recession within the next six months. 

By Grace Noto • Oct. 21, 2022

Tackling the build versus buy forecasting dilemma

The rise in economic volatility is increasing the need for better decisions when it comes to acquiring and interpreting forecasting data.

By John Frechette • Oct. 20, 2022

Recession to start in Q2 2023, Fitch says

Warnings of a possible downturn are increasing amid a steady withdrawal of monetary stimulus, a slump in the housing market and a weakening in retail spending.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 19, 2022

PCAOB hits audit partner with record $150K penalty

The fine is the largest civil penalty levied against an individual by the federal audit watchdog since it was established in 2002.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 19, 2022

7 CFO tips to prepare for SEC climate risk rule

CFOs should not delay putting in place the staff, technology and processes needed to comply with an imminent SEC rule requiring detailed disclosure on climate risk.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 18, 2022