Economy

Inflation is accelerating around the globe, but most dramatically in commodity-based economies. Central bankers have their work cut out for them.

After minding American Express' bottom line as comptroller and as a division CFO, corporate finance chief Dan Henry doesn't worry as much about the economy as he does about issues he can control.

Even if the economy does an about-face and returns to health, don't expect profit growth anytime soon.

It's difficult to say whether the first six months of the year have lived up to our fears or down to our expectations. What an interesting time to take over as editor of Treasury & Risk.

Recession Woe, Inflation Fear, Oil Worry

Treasurers and C-level executives have gone from greedy for yield to cautious about liquidity, and in the last six months have shifted their cash and short-term investments to bank deposits, money market mutual funds and treasury bills.

With consumers now cutting back on purchases, causing pain throughout the economy, corporate bankruptcies are on the rise. Companies need to use hedging tools now more than ever.

Commercial real estate fundamentals look good even as sales drop, making a rebound likely once the economy heats up