Payroll June 20, 2025
Survey: Majority of Americans Say Tariffs Will Hurt Economy and Wallets
Most Americans expect tariffs to hurt the economy and their wallets. Many are cutting back ahead of July 4th holiday.
Small Business June 20, 2025
U.S. Manufacturers are Betting on Growth Despite Economic Pressures
To position for long-term success, manufacturers are making calculated investments aimed at improving flexibility, resilience and speed.
Accounting June 12, 2025
What to Do When the Future Looks Scary (Again)
Your team, clients and community look to you for guidance. So let’s revisit that advice and update it for the here and now.
Small Business June 5, 2025
Audit Partners Concerned on Economic and Geopolitical Risks
As trusted experts with a front-row seat to corporate strategy and performance, audit partners provide a unique lens into how U.S. companies are navigating a period marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change.
Payroll May 27, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps Most in Four Years on Trade Truce
The Conference Board's gauge of confidence increased by 12.3 points to 98, marking the biggest monthly gain in four years.
Payroll May 21, 2025
Poll Reveals Divide Between Gen Z and Older Americans on Finances and Economy
Recent polling of nearly 20,000 American adults by NBC News indicates Gen Zers are more likely than older adults to feel their finances improved from a year ago.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
Payroll May 1, 2025
U.S. Economy Shrinks for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge
The U.S. economy contracted at the start of the year for the first time since 2022 on a monumental pre-tariffs import surge and more moderate consumer spending, a first snapshot of the ripple effects from President Donald Trump’s trade policy.
Small Business April 28, 2025
Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Jolt on U.S. Economy
Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted, perhaps by as much as 60%, according to one estimate. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.
Payroll April 25, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slides While Inflation Expectations Rise
Consumer sentiment fell to one of the lowest readings on record and long-term inflation expectations climbed to the highest since 1991 on fears of the economic fallout from tariffs.
Financial Reporting April 9, 2025
69% of CEOs Say Tariffs Will Hurt Business: Survey
Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy decreased significantly in Q1 2025, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage.
General News April 4, 2025
Fed Chairman Warns Trump Tariffs Raise Inflation Risks and Could Slow Growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday that President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" global tariffs will lead to "higher inflation and slower growth" in the coming months.