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November 10, 2017
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What the potential for tax reform means for the stock market.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Who Is Jerome Powell?
November 2, 2017
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And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Time For Real Credit Union Disruption: Seek Change From The NCUA!
October 26, 2017
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Keeping credit unions’ money for itself in the corporate bailout fund merger is the last straw — NCUA’s self-interest trumped its cooperative responsibility.
Now Is The Time To Act! Are You In?
October 26, 2017
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Are you willing to get involved in saving the NCUA from itself and the credit union movement for future generations?
Happy Anniversary?
October 19, 2017
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1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It’s to encourage watchfulness.
Finally, A Good Week For Bonds
October 12, 2017
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After four consecutive weeks of losses for bonds, the bond market has been up each day this week. Will tomorrow’s consumer price index release bring that streak to a halt?
Be That Unwavering Commodity
October 6, 2017
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Reflections on what credit unions can do to build community and commitment — and re-create themselves along the way.
The Unimportant Jobs Report
October 5, 2017
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Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?
September 28, 2017
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Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off
September 22, 2017
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The markets react mildly to yesterday’s Fed meeting.
Who Is Jerome Powell?
And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Time For Real Credit Union Disruption: Seek Change From The NCUA!
Keeping credit unions’ money for itself in the corporate bailout fund merger is the last straw — NCUA’s self-interest trumped its cooperative responsibility.
Now Is The Time To Act! Are You In?
Are you willing to get involved in saving the NCUA from itself and the credit union movement for future generations?
Happy Anniversary?
1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It's to encourage watchfulness.
Finally, A Good Week For Bonds
After four consecutive weeks of losses for bonds, the bond market has been up each day this week. Will tomorrow's consumer price index release bring ...
Be That Unwavering Commodity
Reflections on what credit unions can do to build community and commitment — and re-create themselves along the way.
The Unimportant Jobs Report
Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?
Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off
The markets react mildly to yesterday's Fed meeting.
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