Uncertainty

3 Ways Mid-Sized Treasurers Are Managing Liquidity Amidst Uncertainty
3 Ways Mid-Sized Treasurers Are Managing Liquidity Amidst Uncertainty
May 16, 2025  |  Business

In a financial environment defined by unpredictability, mid-sized companies are feeling the pinch. Supply chain disruptions, shifting interest rates, inflationary pressure and global geopolitical instability...

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‘Uncertainty’ Talk on Earnings Calls Jumps 49% on Tariff Concerns
‘Uncertainty’ Talk on Earnings Calls Jumps 49% on Tariff Concerns
May 11, 2025  |  Earnings

The specter of tariff-related uncertainty continues to haunt corporate quarterly earnings calls. The term “uncertainty” appeared in 35% of first-quarter calls, jumping 49% from the...

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Citigroup CEO: US Businesses Delay Investments, Hiring Amid ‘Limbo’ of Tariff Uncertainty
Citigroup CEO: US Businesses Delay Investments, Hiring Amid ‘Limbo’ of Tariff Uncertainty
May 05, 2025  |  Banking

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said Monday that most of the Wall Street bank’s business clients believe they can cope with U.S. tariffs of up to...

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From Chips to Trips, Earnings Season Shows Consumer Demand Is Bumpy at Best
From Chips to Trips, Earnings Season Shows Consumer Demand Is Bumpy at Best
April 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

For several consumer-facing companies, the best thing that can be said is that households are cautious, or rather outright fearful, with tariffs as the catalyst. ...

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Consumer Belt-Tightening Could Cost the US Economy $92 Billion This Year
Consumer Belt-Tightening Could Cost the US Economy $92 Billion This Year
April 27, 2025  |  Economy

Do the math. A staggering $92 billion could vanish from the American economy annually as consumers tighten their belts in response to the economic uncertainty...

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Top CEOs Sound Alarm on Trump’s Unpredictable Trade Policies, WSJ Reports
Top CEOs Sound Alarm on Trump’s Unpredictable Trade Policies, WSJ Reports
April 25, 2025  |  Economy

Major U.S. corporate leaders are raising serious concerns that President Trump’s constantly shifting tariff policies are spooking consumers and throwing business planning into disarray, according...

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Fed Survey Says Pervasive Uncertainty Hampers Companies’ Hiring and Growth Prospects
Fed Survey Says Pervasive Uncertainty Hampers Companies’ Hiring and Growth Prospects
April 23, 2025  |  Economy

Perhaps the best, or most positive, finding in the Federal Reserve’s latest qualitative survey of the economy and its prospects boils down to this: Economic...

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How Payments Innovation Underpins All-Weather Businesses and Resilient Supply Chains
How Payments Innovation Underpins All-Weather Businesses and Resilient Supply Chains
April 16, 2025  |  B2B Payments

In times of uncertainty, cash flow isn’t just king; it can be the entire royal court. For decades, payments have been the underappreciated plumbing of...

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Citi’s Services Segment Hits Decade-High as Bank Bets on Digital
Citi’s Services Segment Hits Decade-High as Bank Bets on Digital
April 15, 2025  |  Earnings

Turmoil can be challenging for everyday consumers but offer the sophisticated investor opportunity. Citigroup on Tuesday (April 15) announced its first quarter 2025 financial results,...

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