Among the many trade issues plaguing U.S. manufacturing today, none is more critical than the undervaluation of the Chinese currency. By not allowing its currency to rise in value against the U.S. dollar, China benefits […] Read More
Among the many trade issues plaguing U.S. manufacturing today, none is more critical than the undervaluation of the Chinese currency. By not allowing its currency to rise in value against the U.S. dollar, China benefits […] Read More
My audit costs are risingMy D&O is dueMy bottom line's falling more behindI got the Sarbanes-Oxley bluesBoard of directors resigningMy auditor's front page newsMy CFO's calling in from RioI got the Sarbanes-Oxley bluesThus go the […] Read More
Before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita slammed the Gulf Coast, natural gas prices already had risen to record levels, driven by the inexorable market forces of supply and demand. Demand is on a slow but steady […] Read More
Anyone working in the metals industry—or any related field—knows that the past few years have seen unusual volatility (see “Managing in Chaotic Times”). While some upheavals might seem to come out of nowhere, turns of […] Read More
In August, the U.S. deficit for trade in goods and services was $59 billion, about 5.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In the months ahead, it likely will rise even further.Blame for the trade […] Read More