Forecasts for Fed rate cuts probably too optimistic, Summers says
CFO Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
“I don’t think we’re on a convincing trajectory to the 2% inflation target” set by the Federal Reserve, Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said.
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CFO Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
“I don’t think we’re on a convincing trajectory to the 2% inflation target” set by the Federal Reserve, Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said.
Future CFO
MARCH 6, 2025
Amid the hype brought about by the advent of artificial intelligence in the Finance function, challenges concerning the technological advancement in sales and receivables forecasting remain. Be explainable finance teams should understand how AI arrived at a given forecast. COVID-19 impact on sales). COVID-19 impact on sales).
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