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Across the U.S., Wary Businesses Gird for a Trade War

Andrew Mayeda | June 20, 2018

Some companies are boosting production in anticipation of tariffs. Others are scrambling to find new markets for perishable products and holding off on hiring and capital investments.

Best Practices

How Disruption Can Trigger Fraud in the Supply Chain

Mark Pearson & Larry Kivett | June 13, 2018

6 steps companies can consider to shore up supply chains against the rising tide of global protectionism and other disruptors.

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Tensions Flare Between U.S. and Canada

Jenny Leonard & Reade Pickert | June 12, 2018

As U.S. engages in talks with North Korea, White House trade adviser apologizes for saying Canadian prime minister has a “special place in hell.”

News

Aflac Reporting Practices Under Scrutiny

Ben Bain & Matt Robinson | May 31, 2018

SEC said to be investigating claims of improper revenue recognition based on whistle-blower complaints.

Best Practices

Final Preparation for GDPR

E.J. Yerzak & Kelley Merwin | May 15, 2018

5 steps to make sure your organization is prepared for May 25—and beyond.

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Does HSBC Deal Show Blockchain Is Viable for Trade Finance?

Alfred Liu | May 14, 2018

HSBC uses blockchain to manage a letter of credit for a soybean shipment from Argentina to Malaysia, claims it is "an inflection point for how trade is conducted.”

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U.K. Asks Businesses to Map Supply Chains

Alex Morales | May 10, 2018

With just 10 months left before the U.K. exits the EU, the government is trying to get a handle on the economic impact should Brexit impose additional trading costs on exporters.

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Apple Cuts Corporate Bond Holdings

Molly Smith | May 06, 2018

Corporate debt markets are feeling the effects of the new tax law.

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Trump Hears Pleas to Add More Tariffs

Mark Niquette | April 24, 2018

Meanwhile, president of National Foreign Trade Council warns: “This can’t be a mechanism to start raising tariffs on everything. There’d be no end to it.”

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EU Talks Tough on Trump Tariffs

Jonathan Stearns | April 18, 2018

Trade war risk remains alive; EU won't engage with U.S. on trade until it gets a permanent exemption from "pure protectionism" of tariffs.

News

Curve-Inversion Angst Intensifies

Brian Chappatta | April 18, 2018

Flattening Treasuries yield curve leads to anxiety that a recession might be on the horizon.

Analysis

Impending Tariffs: Who Loses? Who Wins?

Aaron Rutstein | April 17, 2018

Tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would benefit some companies, hamstring others.

Analysis

Crypto Industry Sweep: ICOs Under Increasing Scrutiny by U.S. Regulators

Benjamin Klein, Deborah Meshulam, & Jason Chang | April 17, 2018

Regulators are now taking a more active role in investigating not just ICOs but also the companies developing funds or other investment vehicles focused on cryptocurrencies or ICOs.

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Trump Weighs Rejoining TPP and Tones Down China Trade Threat

Treasury & Risk | April 12, 2018

President Trump sees Chinese actions as conciliatory: “Now we’re really negotiating, and I think they’re going to treat us really fairly.”

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China Studying Yuan Devaluation Amid Trade Spat

Bloomberg News | April 09, 2018

A weaker yuan could help shore up China’s exports, but experts say it's “probably unwise.”

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U.S. Deficit to Balloon Beyond $1 Trillion by 2020

Erik Wasson & Sarah McGregor | April 09, 2018

CBO projects that recent tax cuts and spending increases will push the federal budget deficit past the $1 trillion milestone two years earlier than expected.

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Trump's Plan to Impose Stiff Tariffs on China

Andrew Mayeda, Jennifer Jacobs & Saleha Mohsin | March 22, 2018

Chinese officials threaten to retaliate against specific industries.

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Markets Reflect Ongoing Concerns About Trade War

Sarah Ponczek & Jeremy Herron | March 22, 2018

Bloomberg's dollar gauge slips most since January.

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Fed Weighs Rate Hikes

Treasury & Risk | March 19, 2018

Powell jumps in driver's seat as Fed is expected to raise rates this week.

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1,000 Cuts to Dodd-Frank

Treasury & Risk | March 15, 2018

Pending Senate bill is part of a deregulation wave. Here’s who it will help.

News

Trump Pick for Economic Adviser Warns Fed Against Fast Rate Hikes

Jeanna Smialek & Alister Bull | March 15, 2018

Kudlow’s views come in stark contrast to his predecessor, who was more circumspect in talking about the central bank.

Analysis

The Dollar Is the ‘Big Loser’ in Trump’s Political Turmoil

Lananh Nguyen | March 14, 2018

U.S.-led trade war would likely lead to significant drop in dollar.

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Europe Circles the Wagons on Trade

Nikos Chrysoloras & Marine Strauss | March 12, 2018

Trump threatens tariffs on European cars; EU vows to resist ‘bullies.’

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Mnuchin Says Tariffs Will Benefit U.S. Despite Retaliation Risk

Saleha Mohsin | March 07, 2018

“Our objective is not to create a trade war. Our objective is to make sure U.S. companies and workers are treated fairly.”

Analysis

Now Is a Dangerous Time for a Trade War

Janet Levaux | March 06, 2018

"A trade war is probably more dangerous for investors at this time than at any other time in recent history," GMO's Ben Inker writes.

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Trump Opens Door to Trade War

Joe Deaux, Andrew Mayeda, Toluse Olorunnipa, & Erik Wasson | March 02, 2018

European Commission President: EU is prepared to respond by targeting imports of Harley-Davidson Inc. motorbikes, Levi Strauss & Co. jeans, and U.S. bourbon whiskey.

Analysis

Corporate Spending Likely to Lag

Hilary Johnson | March 01, 2018

Companies are leery about their longer-term prospects, which means many will continue to hoard cash or distribute to shareholders, rather than making capital investments.

Analysis

NAFTA's Biggest Challenge May Come After a Deal

Shannon O'Neil | March 01, 2018

Elections in Mexico and the U.S. could spell doom for any new agreement.

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This Would've Been S&P 500's Worst Two-Day Drop in All of 2017

Sarah Ponczek & Elena Popina | February 28, 2018

“That the S&P is down this much even as yields are falling tells me that there is probably still a lot of fear about how sustainable the bounce is.”

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Trump Likely to Impose Stiff Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

Jennifer Jacobs & Joe Deaux | February 28, 2018

Administration reportedly considering 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum imports from all foreign countries.

Analysis

What’s in Store for North America This Year

David Huey | February 22, 2018

How NAFTA renegotiations and other factors can be expected to affect North American economies in 2018.

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Era of Congratulating China Is Over

Andrew Mayeda | February 21, 2018

Trump administration official says China has been praised for too long "when in reality they’re perpetuating a system that ... ended up costing jobs in most of the rest of the world."

Best Practices

How GDPR May Actually Be Good for You

Thomas Reagan | February 21, 2018

The impending GDPR deadline affects every company that stores any kind of information on EU residents. Here’s how to leverage the regulations to improve corporate cybersecurity.

News

U.S. Pays Up to Auction $179 Billion of Debt in a Span of Hours

Alexandra Harris | February 20, 2018

Three- and six-month bills sold at levels unseen since 2008.

Best Practices

Opening the Credit Umbrella in China

Meg Waters | February 15, 2018

Honeywell wins the 2017 Gold Alexander Hamilton Award for Best Practices in Restricted/Emerging Markets.

Best Practices

Transition to the CNY

Meg Waters | February 15, 2018

Pfizer wins the 2017 Silver Alexander Hamilton Award for Best Practices in Restricted/Emerging Markets.

Best Practices

A Treasury with Global Vision

Meg Waters | February 15, 2018

World Vision International wins the 2017 Bronze Alexander Hamilton Award for Best Practices in Restricted/Emerging Markets.

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2-Year Budget Deal Approved, Debt Ceiling Suspended

Sahil Kapur, Billy House & Erik Wasson | February 09, 2018

Hours-long federal government shutdown ends with budget accord as Trump signs off.

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Mexico Raises Key Rate for Second Meeting

Eric Martin, Bloomberg | February 08, 2018

In a shift from their last meeting, policymakers indicated that the peso—in particular, the inflationary effect of its future potential weakness—would now be the first factor among those they’re watching.

Best Practices

The New Sanctions Compliance Challenge

Bill North | February 01, 2018

How the right processes and systems can help corporate treasury mitigate risk.

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Yellen Era Ends with Unanimous ‘No’ to Rate Hike

Craig Torres & Christopher Condon, Bloomberg | January 31, 2018

Fed officials also voted to continue reducing the central bank’s balance sheet.

Analysis

CEO-to-Worker Pay Gap Disclosures

Anders Melin, Bloomberg | January 24, 2018

10 frequently asked questions, and their answers.

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Trump Pulls His Punches in First Foray Into Long-Pledged Tariffs

Andrew Mayeda, Rainer Buergin, & Alessandro Speciale, Bloomberg | January 23, 2018

Direct impact is limited; critics' concerns focus on China's reaction and whether this move portends broader protectionist actions in the future.

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2018 Alexander Hamilton Awards

Treasury & Risk Staff | January 12, 2018

Treasury & Risk is pleased to announce this year's finalists.

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FX Options Traders Get Wake-Up Call From Central Banks

Katherine Greifeld, Bloomberg | January 12, 2018

Trading in currency options picks up after moves by the BOJ, ECB.

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China Steps Up Scrutiny of Multinationals Over Sovereignty Issues

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2018

Delta apologizes for listing Taiwan and Tibet as countries on its website.

China Officials Said to Be Wary of Treasuries

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2018

Prospect of slowdown or halt in Chinese purchases of U.S. government debt gives bond market the jitters.

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EU Risks Bank Crisis If It Blocks Brexit Deal, U.K. Warns

Tim Ross and Ian Wishart, Bloomberg | January 10, 2018

EU Brexit negotiator Barnier says there's no way U.K. banks will keep full market access rights.

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China Is Said to Change Way It Manages the Yuan

Bloomberg News | January 09, 2018

Move shows China's confidence in the currency's recent gains, analysts say.

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Britain Warns EU: You Need Our Banks

Robert Hutton, Bloomberg | December 21, 2017

May and Carney fire back at Barnier over trade deal warning.