CNBC CFO Council Fed Matters — May 2022
Host
Steve Liesman, CNBC Senior Economics Reporter
CNBC CFO Council Fed Matters — May 2022
Members of the CNBC CFO Council joined Steve Liesman, CNBC Senior Economics Reporter, for a discussion ahead of the FOMC meeting including survey results from a panel of top Wall Street economists, money managers and market strategists about their Fed policy predictions.
Key Points
- According to data from CNBC’s survey, 57% of members think this ends in a recession, most (53%) see it being a moderate recession. 41% however , foresee a more mild recession
- Despite constant talk of a recession, a recession is not necessarily coming in the next 12 months, it is far more likely halfway into 2023.
- There has been overwhelming and broad political support for fighting inflation which doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon, even ahead of the midterms
- Consumer spending is currently meeting and exceeding inflation level. This points to the fact that real spending remains up.
- Consumers will go into savings over temporary shifts in prices, but they won't do it if they believe it to be more permanent. The idea of inflation being temporary creates temporary habit changes in people's spending for the time being.
CNBC TEC Member Dinner in NYC
Host
Jon Fortt, CNBC "TechCheck" Co-Anchor; Eamon Javers, CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent, Steve Kovack, CNBC Technology Correspondent
Speakers
Jeremiah Fowler, Security Discovery Co-Founder & Security Researcher
Martin C. Fraser, New York City’s Commissioner & CTO
CNBC TEC Member Dinner in NYC
The role that technology plays in bringing about change in the public sector—and in war—was the topic of the first in-person TEC dinner of 2022. Matthew C. Fraser, chief technology officer for New York City, kicked off the evening with CNBC anchor Jon Fortt to discuss how technology, and internet access specifically, became a dividing line during the pandemic for many adults and children in public housing. The role of technology in the midst of the Ukraine war was the discussion in the second half of the dinner with guest Jeremiah Fowler, security researcher and co-founder of Security Discovery, a cybersecurity and data protection company. For more information and to see if you qualify to attend the next one visit cnbccouncils.com/tec.
CNBC CFO Council Private Dinner
Host
Jim Cramer, CNBC "Mad Money" Host; Sara Eisen, CNBC “Closing Bell” Co-Anchor; Steve Liesman, CNBC Senior Economics Reporter; Leslie Picker, CNBC Finance and Investing Reporter
Speakers
Bob Bakish, Paramount President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Koenigsberger, Grammercy Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer
CNBC CFO Council Private Dinner
CFO Council members, CNBC Journalists, and special guests Bob Bakish, Paramount President and Chief Executive Officer & Robert Koenigsberger, Grammercy Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer gathered to discuss the topics concerning CFOs most. For more information and to see if you qualify to attend the next one visit https://www.cnbccouncils.com/cfo-council/
CNBC CFO Council Fed Matters — March 2022
Host
Steve Liesman, CNBC Senior Economics Reporter
Speakers
Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist
CNBC CFO Council Fed Matters — March 2022
On March 21st, Members of CNBC’s CFO Council heard from CNBC’s Steve Liesman with special guest Mark Zandy, of Moody’s Analytics, on the eve of the FOMC decision.
Key Points
- While it may seem impossible for the Fed. to get it right based on survey results, good things are in fact coming for the U.S. economy. Despite a much higher chance of recession compared to previous results, with wages on the rise and lower unemployment rates, labor is certainly improving within the country.
- It is imperative to pay attention to big tech companies in the next few months. As a result of drastic increases in oil prices, many companies will have to respond in ways that haven’t been done yet. These tech companies however will likely be the least affected by such inflation.
Metaverse and More: The Digital Innovation to Keep an Eye On
Host
Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent, Jon Fortt, CNBC’s “TechCheck” Co-Anchor & Eamon Javers, CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent
Speakers
Raffaella Camera, Unreal Engine Head of Brands and Advertisers Solutions
Yuji Higaki, Niantic Senior Vice President of Engineering
Phil Libin, mmhmm and All Turtles CEO & Co-Founder
Metaverse and More: The Digital Innovation to Keep an Eye On
The opportunities are endless when it comes to the metaverse. The potential of augmented and virtual reality for companies continues to grow each day. Leveraging tools for workforces is crucial to utilizing all aspects of digital reality to its fullest extent. These key points along with the current cybersecurity crisis were just some of the conversations at CNBC’s Technology Executive Council’s Town Hall.
Key Points
- Figuring out a solid approach is non-negotiable when tackling the metaverse. For Rafaella Camera, Head of Brands & Advertisers Solutions for Unreal Engines, taking a creator first approach has garnered massive success for the company. While a creator first approach isn’t for everyone, companies must figure out what works best in order to capitalize on their success.
- With such vast possibilities within the metaverse, companies must focus not on what they think or hope will attract consumers, but pay attention to what consumers actually want. Looking at successful virtual patterns over the years can greatly help steer companies in the right direction.
Social Media Matters
Host
Deirdre Bosa, CNBC “Techcheck” Co-Anchor
Speakers
Sree Sreenivasan, Visting Professor of Digital Innovation at Stony Brook University, CEO & Co-Founder of Digimentors
Social Media Matters
Social media is arguably the quickest tool to make or break a company. Combatting online trolls, establishing a strong presence online, creating a unique social media strategy are all critical components to consider for the world of HR and social media teams. These few tips and tricks were among the numerous offered at CNBC’s Workforce Executive Council’s Town Hall.
Key Points
- “What’s common sense in real life is common sense on social media,” Sree Sreenivasan, a professor of Digital Innovation and CEO/Co-Founder of Digimentors said of how companies should go about implementing social media strategies. If you wouldn’t do it in person, don’t do it online.
- Negative comments are inevitable in the digital world. Instead of focusing on combating these comments completely, social teams should be connected to HR on reputable online platforms in order to gain an in depth understanding of their policies and how they deal with these matters.
CNBC CFO Council Fed Matters — January 2022
Host
Steve Liesman, CNBC Senior Economics Reporter
CNBC CFO Council Fed Matters — January 2022
CNBC’s CFO Council met on January 25th for its first event of 2022.
Key Points
- According to a survey, 91% of respondents believe the fed. is late in addressing the issue of inflation. Respondents are still optimistic the economy will do well as long as it reaches a point where it is able to fight inflation.
- America however will still have to deal with supply chain issues as well as the effects of the virus on supplies. There has also been a significant rise in consumer demands over the past months.
