Economy March 27, 2026
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls as Inflation Gets Worse
U.S. consumer sentiment slid to a three-month low in March and year-ahead inflation expectations jumped as the war in the Middle East drives up gasoline prices.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Powell Reveals ‘Concern’ About Job Creation in America Right Now
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on March 19 said there is “concern” among Federal Open Market Committee members over troubling trends in the U.S. job market.
General News March 22, 2026
U.S. Stocks Fall to 6-Month Low Over War and Oil Concerns
Major U.S. equity benchmarks dropped to the lowest level since September amid rising anxiety over the prospect of a prolonged war in the Middle East.
General News March 9, 2026
Americans Prepare for Gas Price Surge as Iran Conflict Continues
Gas prices are rising at one of the fastest rates in years with the conflict in the Middle East expanding and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the global supply of oil passes through.
Payroll March 6, 2026
Shock Drop in U.S. Payrolls Casts Doubt on Steadying Job Market
Nonfarm payrolls fell 92,000 last month, one of the largest declines since the pandemic, after a strong start to the year, a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
Economy March 5, 2026
CPA Business Executives Have Renewed Optimism About the U.S. Economy
CPA business leaders reported higher optimism about the U.S. economy during the first quarter of 2026, while confidence in their own companies' prospects also improved, according to the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
Payroll March 4, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 63,000 Jobs in February, ADP Data Show
U.S. companies added the most jobs since July last month, adding to evidence of some stabilization in the labor market.
Risk Management February 27, 2026
Audit Committees Rethink Risk Oversight: Governing Amid Uncertainty with an Opportunity Focus
In a rapidly shifting business environment, the priority this year for audit committees and boards is resilient governance with the agility to pivot as conditions shift.
Technology February 25, 2026
Cook Says Fed May Not Be Able to Counter AI-Driven Job Loss
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned the U.S. central bank may not be able to counter rising unemployment driven by adoption of artificial intelligence.
Payroll February 24, 2026
1 in 3 Workers Fear Job Loss in 2026 as ‘The Great Stay’ Persists
Nearly half (49%) believe the labor market will worsen, while two-thirds (65%) say they do not plan to look for a job in the coming year.
General News February 20, 2026
Trump Announces New 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Rules Prior Tariffs Invalid
Under the law, the new tariffs can last for only 150 days. An extension would require congressional approval.