Corporate treasurers should leverage the Federal Reserve's latest rate increase to negotiate higher yields on bank deposits. With the Fed raising its benchmark rate, banks' funding costs rise, creating an opportunity for companies to demand better returns on operating cash. Treasurers should review current deposit agreements, compare yields across institutions, and use competitive pressure to secure rates closer to the federal funds rate.

This strategy applies particularly to non-interest-bearing accounts and excess balances sitting in low-yield sweep vehicles. Meanwhile, a separate survey reveals most CEOs remain skeptical of existential AI threats. While acknowledging AI's transformative potential for productivity and automation, executives view apocalyptic scenarios as overblown.

They prioritize practical governance, data security, and workforce adaptation over catastrophic risk mitigation. The focus remains on deploying AI responsibly to enhance operations rather than preparing for hypothetical doomsday outcomes.