CFO Optimism Surges Post-Election, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
Confidence among chief financial officers (CFOs) has surged following the 2024 U.S. elections, with 68% of finance leaders expressing optimism...
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Northern Trust Forecasts Moderate Equity Returns, Strong High-Yield Bonds and Private Credit Growth
Northern Trust has released its 2025 Capital Market Assumptions (CMA) report, projecting moderate returns for global equities, improved performance in...
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50% following its latest policy meeting,...
Dun & Bradstreet Report: Global Business Optimism Drops Amid Rising Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Dun & Bradstreet’s latest Global Business Optimism Insights Report for Q1/25 reveals a significant dip in global business confidence, with...
WSFS Bank: 60% of Small Business Owners Expect Revenue Increase
Small business owners and decision makers are optimistic about the economic outlook for the year ahead, with 60% expecting a...
Easing Inflation and Strong Bank Earnings Boost Prospects for Fed Rate Cuts
Encouraging signs from December’s inflation data, combined with robust bank earnings, have reignited hopes that the Federal Reserve may lower...
Fed Rate Hikes Back on the Table? Industry Leaders Must Watch Emerging Risks
In a surprising twist, The Wall Street Journal reported that investors are beginning to weigh the possibility of a Federal...
Federal Reserve Officials Signal Pause on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns
Federal Reserve officials are signaling a pause in interest rate cuts, citing uncertainties surrounding inflation and potential tariff increases under...
Federal Reserve Signals Fewer Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve announced a modest rate cut but signaled a more cautious approach to future reductions, projecting only two...
BlackRock 2025 Private Markets Outlook: A New Era of Growth
BlackRock released its annual Private Markets Outlook mapping out how the sector, spanning geographies and asset classes, will evolve in...
