Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

Professor Stephanie Kelton teaches Public Policy and Economics at SUNY Stony Brook. They’ve made forecasts, they’ve made predictions about what will and won’t happen, and none of it’s come true. And my trajectory changed to economics by accident. And so then it became finance and series of accidents.

Budgeting

The Big Picture

JUNE 16, 2025

So Pax Americana, 80 years of growth and economic success, much of which accrued to the benefit of the US are, are you implying that that is now at risk? Well, 00:46:11 [Speaker Changed] You and I are engaging in, in a forecasting exercise, which is well beyond computational impasse. 00:42:29 [Speaker Changed] Huh, really interesting.

Math

CFO Dive

AUGUST 5, 2025

Finance, transportation, wholesale trade and eight other service industries grew in July while seven shrank, including food services and accommodation, construction and mining, the ISM found in a monthly survey. Anna Moneymaker / Staff via Getty Images Dive Brief: Growth in the U.S. Unemployment increased 0.1 percentage point to 4.2%.

CFO

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 11, 2025

He calls out a lot of people who get things wrong, especially the doomsayers who not only have been forecasting recessions incorrectly for, I don’t know, the better part of 15 years, most especially since CO. So I developed an interest in, in economics. And I emphasized that because that was peak economics.

Economics

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. And airlines have canceled over 200,000 flights as the virus keeps spreading. million.

Transportation

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

economy posted slight gains in the pandemic year of 2020, after closing the books on what was one of the most dismal economic fallouts in history, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report on Wednesday (Jan.

Economics

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

A suspension on transport, as well as a supply chain shortage, moved the price of pork to more than 50 yuan a kilo, which is an atypically heightened level for the season. The National Bureau of Statistics will put forward its estimates for Q1 economic production, investment, consumption, and international trade in the week to come.

Transportation

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Russia has said it will not sell to any countries that participate in the price cap scheme, and Jaishankar has repeatedly stated that India cannot afford to buy oil at high prices – at least not without undermining its economic growth, which is forecast to be 6.1 percent in 2023, the fastest-growing major economy in the world.

Transportation

Future CFO

APRIL 6, 2022

Finance and accounting professionals are worried about operating costs, said ACCA and IMA recently when releasing the latest edition of the Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS). Other economic activity indicators, such as employment and capital spending improved. Survey highlights.

Accounting

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business.

Forecasting

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

With over 35% y-o-y increase in capex and a proposed infrastructure spend of over Rs 10 lakh crore in Budget 2022-23, the Union government has reinforced its commitment to using infrastructure as a force multiplier for sustained economic growth.

Budgeting

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

in 2023 and is forecast to hit 5.8% Pan has emphasized monetary policy stability amid widespread calls for radical easing, forecasting that inflation will increase to 1% by year end. The Asian Development Bank forecasts GDP growth at 5% for this year, driven by reduced growth in construction and services.

Benchmarking

Bramasol

OCTOBER 28, 2022

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SAP

Bramasol

JANUARY 13, 2023

DSE in Transportation. Not only has the pace of innovation accelerated; the telecom industry has also been whipsawed by pandemic related changes, global macro economic issues and shifting strategies on the part of major telecom companies and the changing demands of their customers. DSE in the Semiconductor Industry.

SAP

Global Finance

MAY 10, 2024

President Javier Milei’s currency moves give markets room for planning, but his ambitious economic restructuring faces roadblocks. For the better part of 30 years, Argentina has been making economic headlines for the wrong reasons. million Official language: Spanish (Castilian) GDP per capita (2022): $13,650 GDP size (2022): $631.13

Currencies

PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2020

The unemployment rate hinges on an economic stimulus bill getting passed, U.S. He forecasts 20 percent of the population will be jobless if the package fails. “It Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin said. It remains to be seen for how long the outbreak and response will last. The union’s membership is more than 300,000. .

Entertainment

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

In an interview with PYMNTS, Nick Careen , senior vice president of airport, passenger, cargo and security at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said the stage is set for digital solutions to help validate and authenticate passengers, and also to serve as a validation of COVID-related testing and travel requirements.

Transportation

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

He forecasts real GDP growth in the U.S. million in 2019, including students, according to Tourism Economics , part of Oxford Economics. tourism dollars, most of that in 2020, Oxford Economics estimates. A drop in Chinese tourism is the “most immediate and direct link between the U.S. in 2020 instead of 2 percent. .

Transportation

CFO Network

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The 2022 planning cycle, given recent economic data points, could be anything but another round of the same. Specifically, it will be critical to consider the impact of rising and sustained inflation in our next year forecasts. Not only will these inputs cost you more, but transportation and logistics costs will rise as well.

Planning

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

A strengthening economy and forecasts of new revenue heights have corporates large and small looking up. Industries struggling with sluggish growth and declining demand, including the automotive and transportation sectors, saw the highest payment delinquency rates in Q3. There is a lot to be optimistic about for U.S. businesses.

Transportation

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Amid the plunging stock markets, and speculation about whether and when central banks might cut rates (or not), the blanket statement that the spreading coronavirus will crimp economic growth covers a few wrinkles. We already know that Apple is feeling the pinch of supply chain disruption, and has reduced its forecasts for the March quarter.

Transportation

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

This as COVID-weary travelers have shown a preference for driving themselves versus taking mass or other public transportation – and that has led them straight to rental car agencies, which are reporting an uptick in bookings. “We 30), The Wall Street Journal reported. On Friday (Oct.

Forecasting

Future CFO

JULY 30, 2020

The current pandemic will trigger a major acceleration in business insolvencies due to both the suddenness and historic size of the economic shock and its expected lasting effects, said Euler Hermes recently. Euler Hermes's global insolvency forecasts. from our estimation of -0.6%

Transportation

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Something to bear in mind in 2020, when, as was the case in 1939 when Thanksgiving got its last major revision by presidential order, Americans are celebrating the holiday facing a national crisis, deep economic uncertainty and preparing to celebrate their holiday very differently and far more digitally than they ever have before.

Economics

CFO Share

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Do you know the economic impact of inflation on business? The uncertainty of inflation creates strategic business forecasting challenges for managers and business owners. The economic impact of inflation on your business depends on your circumstances – some sectors face stronger and some weaker cost pressure.

Forecasting

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

Reuters , citing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, reported the Chinese government is aiming for economic growth of between 6 percent and 6.5 The government in China is looking at reducing taxes to support more manufacturing, construction, and the transport sector. percent this year, which is below the 6.6 trillion yuan made last year.

Construction

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Create a Revenue Forecast: Estimate your expected income sources, including salaries, sales revenue, investment income, grants, or any other sources of revenue. Categorize Expenses: Group your expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation, utilities, entertainment, and so on.

Budgeting

Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2023

Today, 34% of companies have inventories exceeding 90 days of turnover, with four sectors noticeably most exposed: transport equipment (46%), textiles (39%), electronics (38%) and machinery equipment (36%). Allianz Trade forecasts that global WCR to remain broadly stable. In 2023, more of the same. Liquidity matters.

Credit Risk

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

21) that in one vertical — the transport of vehicles spanning cars, trucks and even railroad cars — a slowdown has been palpable. Grimaldi, as the Journal reported, operates 50 carriers that transport vehicles made by Ford, GM and Fiat across trade corridors. percent, where once forecasts had stood at 2.5

Transportation

Bramasol

JUNE 30, 2023

Global Economy May Have Seen the Worst of Inflation According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) , "Global GDP growth in 2023 is projected to be 2.7%, the lowest annual rate since the global financial crisis, with the exception of the 2020 pandemic period.

SAP

Future CFO

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Soaring transport costs (60.2%), disruptions to logistics and distribution (53.2%) as well as difficulties in sourcing raw materials/parts and components (41.4%, up 16.8 The impact of COVID-19 (32.5%) remains local exporters’ top concern, followed by a stuttering economic recovery (15.7%) and borders remaining closed (11.6%).

Economics

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Another is location, with customers tending to shop at neighborhood stores, for much of their needs, since groceries do not do well with long transportation times. Operating Economics The revenues that Instacart collects from customers, either in service fees or in subscription revenues have multiple costs to cover.

Profit and Loss

Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moving from siloed departments and disparate systems to IBP eliminates inconsistent reports and forecasts, which contribute to a lack of transparency and duplicated efforts. How is the procurement of materials, such as production and transport capacity, developing? Which product or service areas have the highest growth rates?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Future CFO

JULY 4, 2021

The global economic recovery is likely to be highly uneven. After taking into account a basket of factors, we decided to revise Hong Kong’s export forecast in 2021 upward from 5% to 15%, albeit from a low base,” Kwan said. This represents the biggest rebound since the city’s recovery from the global financial crisis in 2010.”.

Transportation

PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

And while the great economic closure is the most obvious and insidious of COVID-19 ’s effects, it is far from the only one. McMillion forecast earlier this week that shoppers wanting to pick up and ask for delivery would “become the new normal.” Even Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon doubts it.

eCommerce

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2018

The additional expenditures will raise gross capital spending to between $115 million and $120 million, up from the previously forecast $90 million to $100 million. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Lawrence told analysts that labor costs at its corporate locations ticked up a bit by 0.5 points to 30 percent of sales, mainly due to labor rates.

eCommerce

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

“With mixed economic signals, it certainly looks like U.S. “Practicality wins in vehicle buying right now, and sport utilities have become the new family transport, as they are seen as more practical and versatile than sedans,” Krebs told TheStreet. auto sales may have peaked in 2015. ”

Sales