Economic indicators

Economic confidence among accountants worldwide dropped to its lowest level in eight years during the third quarter, according to a new report from the ACCA and the IMA, although it improved slightly in the U.S. and the U.K.

Trade wars and fears of a global economic slowdown are shaking optimism.

Record-setting stock market highs are helping fuel personal financial satisfaction for U.S. consumers.

Wages grew at an average rate of 4.0 percent over the past year, increasing the average wage level by $1.09 to $28.54 an hour in the second quarter of the year.

The level of confidence in global economic conditions dropped in the second quarter, especially in the U.S., according to a new survey by the ACCA and IMA.