Taxes August 7, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect in Fresh Test for Global Economy
Taken together, President Trump’s actions will push the average U.S. tariff rate to 15.2%, well above 2.3% last year and the highest level since the World War II era.
Taxes August 6, 2025
Ex-GOP House Speaker Likens Trump’s Economy to ‘Driving the Car with Two Feet’
Former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan discussed President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda during a TV appearance on Aug. 5, warning that he sees “choppy waters ahead.”
General News August 5, 2025
Distrust in U.S. Inflation Data Threatens $2 Trillion Market
A $2 trillion market for securities linked to U.S. inflation data could be the first area of Treasuries that would crack if the Bureau of Labor Statistics is politicized, according to bond investors.
Small Business August 5, 2025
Customs Agency Posts Guidance on Rollout of New Tariffs
The expanded reciprocal tariffs will not apply to any products loaded onto a vessel for transport into the United States before 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday.
Payroll July 31, 2025
U.S. Economic Growth Has Slowed in 2025
U.S. economic growth moderated through the first half of the year as consumers tempered their spending after a late-2024 splurge and companies adjusted to frequently shifting trade policy.
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.