Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With a clean and simple interface, it puts all of the key economic indicators the FOMC tracks — Real GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, PCE Inflation, Core PCE Inflation, and the Federal Funds Rate — in one convenient location. Very useful dashboard via the St. Louis Fed, which maintains the fabulous FRED database.

Economics 122

Economics Marketing Data Analysis 122

Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 17, 2024

They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. These reflect the economic dominance of one specific part of the economy or another for very long periods of time. You might be surprised at the findings. As the chart above shows, there are long periods of market concentration.

Concentration 126

Concentration Marketing Financial Data Economics 126

Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Global corporate treasury leaders can serve as particularly essential strategic advisers right now— if they can harness the right data, analysis, and technology strategy to navigate choppy market conditions. The more scenarios considered and the higher the cash forecast frequency, the more prepared an organisation will be.

Treasury 98

Treasury Forecasting Cash Management Concentration 98

Centage

AUGUST 10, 2022

Keep reading to discover the best practices for better business planning during times of economic upheaval along with tips on how to prepare for a return to normalcy. Analyze Costs and Profits…Every Month As Part of Your Business Planning Process Speaking of suppliers, rising costs are common in times of economic upheaval.

Planning 98

Planning Budgeting Economics Forecasting 98

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this interview, Campos Neto shares his insights on the global economy, Brazil’s economic outlook, the resilience of Latin American economies, and the importance of central bank independence. For some time, weak US data had been seen with optimism as it was an indication of a soft landing.

Banking 105

Banking Economics Currencies Finance 105

Future CFO

AUGUST 7, 2024

Partnering with other C-suites executives To be able to adapt with the shifts, Ho takes note of the fact that CFOs often have a seat at the Board and are required to act as the CEOs' business partner working hand-in-hand to steer the company through the current economic climate. Partnering’ is nothing new," says Ho.

Data Analysis 98

Data Analysis CFO Budgeting Performance Measuring 98

Centage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Frequency of FP&A process should increase In the current economic climate, waiting too long for your financial planning and analysis processes can cause serious issues for your business. Using the latest automation technology, companies can gather the practical, data-driven insights they need to make intelligent contributions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Planning 98

Centage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Evaluating Business Assumptions In today’s economic climate, sticking to your preconceptions can have disastrous results. Read on to learn about the importance of evaluating business assumptions and discover the top variables affecting scenario planning.

Planning 98

Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss Budgeting 98

Centage

MAY 23, 2023

However, the current economic crisis isn’t just affecting families shopping for groceries and other goods. From market changes to economic slowdowns, there are various reasons that your well-laid plans could require a revamp. If you’ve noticed that prices at the grocery store are higher than usual these days, then you’re not alone.

Budgeting 98

Budgeting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Data Analysis 98

Centage

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the current economic climate, proper financial planning and management are more essential than ever before. Organizational Cooperation In the current economic climate, your employees are your best assets. The goal is to empower your financial decision-makers to run scenarios and make predictions in the face of change.

Budgeting 105

Budgeting Planning Forecasting GAAP 105

Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

And it was a miserable economic time, with both of these elevated measures together creating a period of unhappy people that the Misery index neatly captured. As Zunbrun observes, “ The Misery Index, as commonly constructed, doesn’t adequately capture how overall economic conditions affect attitudes.”. Should it be? 46, October 2014).

Construction 130

Construction Economics Budgeting Data Analysis 130

Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We just experienced the strongest economic recovery since the end of World War II Source: Irrelevant Investor Light posting as I’m getting ready for some travel, but this chart is so amazing. It’s hard not to look at the two biggest recovery outliers: The post-WW2 era, and the post-Covid Era.

Economics 116

Economics Marketing Data Analysis 116

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 27, 2023

We currently see none of the pre-recession warnings that are typical before economic contractions. This suggests a slowing, but not necessarily a recession. Last June , we looked at the prior six recessions going back to 1979.

Economics 121

Economics Numbers Banking Data Analysis 121

Centage

APRIL 4, 2023

The current economic climate is causing profound challenges for business owners across industries. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets. Optimize Costs It’s hard to raise profit margins without either increasing sales or cutting costs.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Data Analysis 98

Centage

MARCH 14, 2023

The ongoing economic uncertainty continues to pose a serious challenge for CEOs and financial leaders. The most successful companies have the agility to respond to changes in both the buying cycle and global economic circumstances. And one of the most significant obstacles is finding ways to do more with less.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Budgeting Forecasting 98

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FP&A analyst, in turn, is a promising yet developing profession that can be interesting to graduates with finance, statistics, economics or business degrees as well as to finance professionals from adjacent disciplines. Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It is difficult to look at these 6 (or 7) data points honestly and draw the conclusion that the nation’s economic activity in the first half shrunk. You can track all of these data points on FRED , as explained by this blog post.

Manufacturing 129

Manufacturing Economics Sales Data Analysis 129

Centage

JULY 19, 2022

Ultimately, companies that don’t utilize bottom-up budgeting methods will lack critical insight into business performance and are less likely to succeed in today’s dynamic economic climate. In addition, using a top-down budgeting approach could mean missing crucial data and valuable opportunities for growth.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 111

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Data Analysis 111

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 4, 2023

The least contentious of which is that modest increases in minimum wages increase economic activity and create jobs. During that time, consuming lots of academic research, I reached a few logically supported conclusions. But there are other surprises around the minimum wage.

Economics 145

Economics Retail Data Analysis 145

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I was working on a longer piece about which economic strata the Fed has the greatest impact on (its more complicated than you might think) when Invictus DM’d me this amazing FRED chart. We looked at this idea earlier this year , but it’s worth revisiting.

Economics 124

Economics Accounting Data Analysis 124

Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Disadvantages of Excel for Financial Forecasting While Excel is not necessarily bad for data analysis or financial forecasting, it may not be the best option available to your business. Limited Visibility To conduct financial data analysis, your business needs to test various hypothetical scenarios.

Forecasting 98

Forecasting Budgeting Data Analysis Financial Modeling 98

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

Digitalization, fast-moving payments, international trade, global economic interconnections and a lack of standard regulations across markets all make money laundering and CTF immense challenges for FIs – something firms are working hard to address. .

Compliance 72

Compliance Data Analysis Economics Budgeting 72

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Today, the corporate treasury team plays a critical role helping companies navigate a business environment rife with economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks, regulatory change, trade tensions and supply chain disruptions. Real-time data processing allows for more agile responses to market changes and internal financial shifts,” says Blake.

Treasury 97

Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Cash Management 97

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Unlike most reported estimates of cash, this proprietary data analysis focuses on the use of cash for making payments, rather than on cash as an economic safety.

Data Analysis 68

Data Analysis Accounting Economics Banking 68

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

"As a Finance Leader, it is imperative for us to support and help drive the digitalisation agenda to harness big data, enhance customer experience, drive process improvements and cost efficiencies," she added. None of us have a crystal ball, but there are several plausible scenarios, and some of them will happen. "In

CFO 98

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2017

With strong economic growth, the overall cash usage is expected to hit $3.5 And while that’s a sign of positive growth, proliferation of new payment products is chipping away at the growth, according to the brand new Global Cash Index™ Americas Analysis. Cash usage in the Americas is at an inflection point. trillion in 2015.

Data Analysis 57

Data Analysis Economics Retail 57

Collectiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ready access to the metrics, tools, and strategies you need for comprehensive data analysis gives your enterprise the power to become an innovative, visionary leader in your industry. DAI’s new data strategy empowers the team to collaborate more effectively and disrupt the worldwide development industry for good.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 97

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Healthcare Forecasting Data Analysis 97

Centage

MAY 31, 2022

Data Isn’t Enough Clearly, data is an essential tool for businesses looking to navigate everything from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic to evolving economic conditions and setbacks. However, having accurate streams of information coming into your company isn’t enough.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 92

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Planning Analyzing Data 92

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

Leveraging Mastercard insights, the expanded ShopOpenings.com, built in partnership with data analysis company Sixth Sense, provides customers with an updated place to determine which local shops and businesses are open, Mastercard said. This includes businesses reopening after closing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data Analysis 59

Data Analysis Leverage Economics Retail 59

Centage

APRIL 28, 2022

Small and mid-size companies are the true economic engines in our country, employing close to ha lf of all American workers. Up until the release of Planning Maestro, only enterprise-sized companies could afford the expense of automated and intelligent cloud-based FP&A technologies. Centage made it its mission to change that.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Finance Budgeting 98

Centage

MARCH 30, 2022

Keep Your Doors Open During Downturns Along with giving you a competitive edge in negotiations, cash flow can help your business stay open during times of economic strife. As a result, you may not have the negotiating power to get the same trade terms you would if you were able to pay upfront.

Cash Flow Forecasting 98

Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Data Analysis Planning 98

Centage

MAY 23, 2022

The current economic circumstances haven’t just resulted in financial uncertainty for millions of Americans. With Planning Maestro , Centage offers the sophisticated features needed by small and mid-market organizations to integrate budgeting , forecasting , and deep data analysis within one easy-to-use, scalable SaaS solution.

Forecasting 98

Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Planning 98

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability refers to a broader concept of operating a business in a way that meets the economic, social, and environmental needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The overlap occurs when ESG functions as a tool within the broader context of sustainability.

Finance 98

Finance Profit and Loss Data Analysis Numbers 98

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2017

From the research, it was shared that, “Both trade and automation related to economic growth are hallmarks of a vibrant economy. However, the social and political unease that accompanies large shocks with varying distributional inequities felt by workers in different occupations and with different skill levels is real.”.

Retail 71

Retail Concentration Data Analysis Technology 71

Future CFO

AUGUST 27, 2023

You need constant monitoring of your economic outlook because then you can adjust your risk management strategy that will help you mitigate third-party risks." He added that this expands the scope of the CFOs’ remit, but it also means CFOs need to expand their data sources. "I Finally, we are facing issues post-COVID-19," said Yang.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Credit Risk Finance Risk Analysis 98

PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2019

According to Visa, the rise of what is called “cashless” cities “could have a catalytic effect on the city’s overall economic performance, including GDP, employment, wage and productivity growth.”. And when it comes to data, there is much more involved than just collecting it. Small Moves First?

Transportation 78

Transportation Data Analysis Economics Planning 78

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

FP&A candidates typically have a background in finance, accounting, or a related field and possess a combination of skills and knowledge in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. This includes building pro forma financial statements, forecasting cash flows, and scenario analysis.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Budgeting 59