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The latest New York Fed survey shows that surveyed businesses expect inflation to potentially rise to 4% over the next year, with tariff policies becoming a major factor driving up costs. Businesses reliant on imports expect higher cost increases, reaching around 9%.

AICPA and NASBA released a revised proposal for an alternative CPA licensure pathway on Tuesday, removing the component that would have assessed candidates' 'competencies' (such as professional ethics, critical thinking, and technical areas like auditing and taxation) from the original plan, and instead requiring a bachelor's degree, passing the CPA exam, and two years of professional experience. This move responds to concerns raised in previous public comments regarding the feasibility of implementing the competency framework. The revisions will be incorporated into the Uniform Accountancy Act model legislation, with public comments due by May 3.

New York Fed President John Williams predicted that U.S. tariffs effective March 4 will relatively quickly raise prices of imported consumer goods, while prices of U.S.-made goods using imported intermediate inputs will rise more gradually. Williams said in a Bloomberg webcast that the pass-through of tariffs to consumer prices is 'relatively quick,' while the pass-through of tariffs on intermediate inputs is slower and may have a more persistent impact. He also emphasized that despite high trade policy uncertainty, the U.S. economy is in a 'good starting position,' with unemployment at 4% and inflation about 0.5 percentage points above the Fed's 2% target.

S&P data shows that most debt management operations fail to avoid bankruptcy and often harm creditor recovery rates. This article analyzes the appeal of LMEs, their hidden costs, and the keys to successful implementation, emphasizing the importance of running operational restructuring in parallel with financial maneuvers.

Since February 1, when Trump announced tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, the trade war has continued to escalate. The 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to take effect on March 4, but uncertainty remains among markets and analysts. This article outlines key timelines, statements from various parties, and recommendations for corporate responses.

A survey released Monday by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) shows that inflation may remain above the Fed's 2% target until 2027 or later. The survey found that 40% of respondent economists predict a recession next year, mainly due to changes in the Trump administration's economic policies. Sarah Wolfe of Morgan Stanley Asset Management noted that more aggressive trade and immigration policies are expected to have the greatest impact on growth and inflation prospects.

Tether Holdings announced on Monday the appointment of Simon McWilliams, who has over two decades of financial experience, as its new Chief Financial Officer, a move seen as a key step toward the company's comprehensive financial audit. Former CFO Giancarlo Devasini will transition to the role of Chairman.

Dwolla announced on Wednesday the appointment of Daniel Quezada as Chief Financial Officer. Quezada has held senior finance positions at Walmart, Burger King Holdings, and 8base. He will be responsible for optimizing resource allocation, driving technological innovation and partnerships, to address intense competition in the A2A payment sector.

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that consumer spending fell 0.5% month-over-month in January, mainly due to reduced purchases of durable goods such as automobiles. Meanwhile, the consumer confidence index has continued to decline, and the Atlanta Fed has sharply revised its first-quarter GDP growth forecast from 2.3% down to -1.5%. Tariff threats and employment uncertainty have become key factors suppressing consumption and confidence.

Robinhood Markets Chief Financial Officer Jason Warnick sold about $1.2 million in company stock on Tuesday, a day after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally closed its investigation into the company's cryptocurrency business. The conclusion of the probe marks the end of a years-long tug-of-war between the Menlo Park, California-based company and regulators over whether digital assets qualify as securities.