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The Federal Reserve’s long-awaited rate cut was well-received by investors and markets more broadly, but it comes with a wrinkle for pension plans.

With the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates this week, what does that mean for finance chiefs? For our latest edition of CFO Briefing, I spoke to executives about funding costs, refinancing plans, swapping fixed-rate to floating-rate debt, cash management – and, most importantly, their view of the US economy.

Poll position: In our latest edition of CFO Briefing, we take a closer look at the US election risks that finance chiefs are facing, from rising taxes to new tariffs and changing regulation.

More bang for the buck: In our latest edition of CFO Briefing, we take a look at how high interest rates allow companies to buy back bonds on the cheap and replace them with new debt.

At a time when growth is getting harder to come by, profitability is key and free cash flow is more important than ever. Here is how to grow it.

Viessmann is looking to do more deals in the US following its acquisition of KPS Global.

CFO recruitment trends are pointing to tougher economic conditions ahead. That’s according to an exclusive sneak peek of research by Crist|Kolder Associates on executive moves at companies in the S&P 500 and Fortune 500.

The outlook in Germany has turned decidedly bleak. In this issue of CFO Briefing, I talks to finance chiefs there about how they are navigating the economic malaise.

Ask any CFO about working with AI, and the common refrain is that it’s early days. But most also acknowledge that the fast-growing technology will shape the future. And so many are already testing or using it – in their finance teams, or across the business more broadly.

The Supreme Court’s most recent session featured some momentous rulings, including overturning the so-called Chevron doctrine, which had served as a cornerstone of US administrative law for decades. The action has broad implications for companies and corporate policies, and CFOs are now parsing what it means for their firms’ capital allocation strategies.