Tag: CFOs

Recession's Mirage The Perilous Allure of "Opportunity"

Recession's Mirage The Perilous Allure of "Opportunity"

The financial media loves to sell an image of recessions as cleansing fires, roasting out all the weak businesses and uncovering all those buried opportunities. I consider this narrative very perilously rosy. Though some will come through untouched, or perhaps even in a more advantageous position, the truth is much...

Recession Rumble CFOs and Economists Weigh In

Recession Rumble CFOs and Economists Weigh In

Whether a recession is indeed around the corner remains a hotly contested subject among financial wizards. OverTraders.com analyzes the perspectives of two key groups: Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and economists. Knowing their perspectives and the information they base their decisions on is essential for investors trying to navigate an uncertain...

CFOs' Dark Clouds How Pessimism Impacts the Bottom Line

CFOs' Dark Clouds How Pessimism Impacts the Bottom Line

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are in a unique position to champion change. Second, as the primary federal transportation funding distributors, they are the financial stewards. These individuals are responsible for financial planning, risk management, and strategic decisions that influence the company’s bottom line. While optimism is often seen as a...

CFO Survey Indicates Recession Concerns Amid Policy Impacts

CFO Survey Indicates Recession Concerns Amid Policy Impacts

The majority of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) predict a recession to arrive in the second half of 2025. This tidbit is from the most recent CNBC CFO Council Survey. The survey points to increasing worries over economic dampening effects, increased inflation, and the chilling effects of current policy on business...