While the U.S. and China continue the tedious process of smoothing out trade tensions, possible new trade disputes are emerging between the U.S. and Europe, with analysts warning of long-lasting impacts on the world’s supply chain routes. According to recent reports, S&P Global Market Intelligence‘s trade...
After months of record highs, small business optimism has apparently begun a downswing — or has it? The latest research on the topic reveals a multifaceted view of small businesses’ economic and financial outlook in the U.S., with conflicting findings illustrating how complex the picture...
Citi‘s latest report on how the corporate finance world plans to navigate volatility in 2019 suggests chief financial officers (CFOs) have a role model toward which to look: the so-called “tech titans.” In its Corporate Finance Priorities report, published this month, Citi Global Perspectives &...
The fallout from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China is likely to be felt on both sides, with analysts expecting the economic impact to reach billions of dollars. Recent analysis from Reuters noted the pressure being felt, in particular, by the agriculture and technology sectors,...
November 14, 2019
For many retailers, especially those focused on eCommerce, the next several weeks are crucial. The holiday shopping season, stretching from Black Friday and beyond, can account for a significant amount — even a majority — of an eCommerce firm’s top line. Increasingly, it looks like a bumpy holiday season for firms with supply chains that […]
