U.S. retail sales show surprising resilience
Total retail sales jumped 0.7% on the month, while February's number was revised up to 0.9% from 0.6%.
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U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation stays sticky
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to 77.9 in April from 79.4, according to data released on Friday.
One year later: 5 areas of regulatory focus since 2023 bank failures
In the aftermath of the liquidity-related bank failures in March 2023, regulatory agencies and leaders have released numerous updates on supervisory expectations and calls for additional regulation.
Credits and incentives available to retirement plan sponsors
Employers with less than 100 employees who have recently adopted or are considering a retirement plan have a tax savings opportunity.
Fiscal year 2025 budget proposal contains items affecting exempt organizations
Biden administration's budget proposal includes items affecting donor advised funds and private foundations.
Fed holds rates steady as it implies three rate cuts in 2024
The primary takeaway from the Federal Open Market Committee's policy statement and forecast is that the Fed, along with other major central banks.
NetSuite tips and tricks: Account reconciliation
NetSuite's account reconciliation software helps automate reconciliation compliance and transaction matching processes.
Inflation expectations remain remarkably well anchored
The inflation shock of the past three years is abating. One reason is that expectations of future inflation continue to remain remarkably well anchored.
The price of eggs and the effect on public sentiment
With the economy growing at a healthy rate over the past year, one would think that Americans would be celebrating a boom.
Geopolitical tensions and risks to the inflation outlook
Just as inflation appeared to be getting under control in recent months, rising tensions in the Middle East have shaken this view and now represent the major risk to our economic and inflation outlooks.
Service sector continues to grow in February
The service sector continued to grow in February for the 14th straight month, according to the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday.
Commercial real estate faces new financing landscape
Institutional investors seek quality and value amid a challenging commercial real estate market.
Builders look to capitalize on cautiously optimistic U.S. housing market forecast
Easing interest rates and other factors signal a potential housing market rebound.
How real is the wealth effect in a bull market?
Using a back-of-the-envelope calculation, we estimate that the sharp rebound in equities last year contributed to an increase of roughly $900 billion in households' stock wealth, or $288 billion in consumer spending.
January inflation and spending data implies more noise than trend
The Federal Reserve's closely watched measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, continued to show strength in January, rising by 0.3%
The IRS urges businesses to review ERC claims for 7 common red flags
IRS urges employers to review ERC claims before the Voluntary Disclosure Program deadline of March 22, 2024. The agency warns of 7 common signs that their claims may be incorrect.