Small Business July 25, 2025
72% of Mid-Market Companies Remain Optimistic on Economy
Middle market companies are navigating significant economic uncertainty, reminiscent of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payroll July 25, 2025
U.S. Businesses Keeping 2026 Salary Raises at 2025 Level of 3.5 Percent
Despite stable pay increases, employees are staying put. Fewer organizations this year have found employee stability challenging compared to the past two years.
Accounting July 23, 2025
Accountants’ Confidence in the Economy Improved in Q2 But Still Is Unsettled
Confidence among accounting and finance professionals about current economic conditions globally ticked up slightly in the second quarter of this year, but overall sentiment remains weak by historical standards, according to a new survey from the ACCA and the IMA.
Payroll July 22, 2025
AARP Survey Shows Confidence in the Future of Social Security Among Younger Adults at 15-Year-Low
Americans’ confidence in the future of Social Security has declined by 7 percentage points in the last five years, from 43% in 2020 to 36% in 2025.
Small Business July 22, 2025
AICPA and CIMA Launch Business Resilience Toolkit
AICPA and CIMA have developed the Business Resilience Toolkit, tailored for finance professionals and business leaders.
Accounting July 21, 2025
European Union Makes Plans to Retaliate for Trump Tariffs
Before Trump’s letter, the EU had been hopeful it was edging toward an initial framework that would allow detailed discussions to continue on the basis of a universal rate of 10% on many of the bloc’s exports.
Payroll July 21, 2025
Why More Men Than Women Feel Optimistic in Today’s Economy
Only one-fourth (25%) of women say they’re likely to be able to achieve their version of the American dream in today’s U.S. economy, compared to 33% of men, according to Bankrate’s Financial Freedom Survey.
General News July 21, 2025
Beef and Chicken Prices Hit Record Highs as Food Costs Soar
Inflation is rising across the board. Consumer prices are about 2.7% higher than they were in June last year, an increase economists largely attribute to sweeping tariffs pushing costs skyward.
Accounting July 18, 2025
86% of Financial Professionals Express Concern Over Economy
Additionally, 50% say they are “very concerned” about the likelihood of a recession, and 22% expect one to hit within the next 12 months.
Small Business July 17, 2025
Back-to-School Season Gets Early Start
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
General News July 15, 2025
Home Prices are Stalling Out, Says Report
The U.S. housing market is close to stalling out, with prices in more than half the country’s top 100 housing markets now below their peak, according to the latest data from Intercontinental Exchange.
Payroll July 15, 2025
Economy: Consumer Prices Rise, But Less Than Expected
Goods prices, excluding food and energy commodities, rose 0.2% after stalling in the prior month.