Economy

It's difficult to say whether the first six months of the year have lived up to our fears or down to our expectations. What an interesting time to take over as editor of Treasury & Risk.

Recession Woe, Inflation Fear, Oil Worry

Treasurers and C-level executives have gone from greedy for yield to cautious about liquidity, and in the last six months have shifted their cash and short-term investments to bank deposits, money market mutual funds and treasury bills.

With consumers now cutting back on purchases, causing pain throughout the economy, corporate bankruptcies are on the rise. Companies need to use hedging tools now more than ever.

Commercial real estate fundamentals look good even as sales drop, making a rebound likely once the economy heats up

To Michael Rotchford, the corporate real estate market is stabilizing and, despite some renewed hesitation, transactions for the fastest growing sectors are moving forward

Sure there are problems, but not if you stay on top of the risks

EXECS AREN'T FACING 2008 WITH A SMILE