Will Lower Oil Prices Spur Economic Activity?
July 23, 2015
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A slow summer day, mixed earnings for two symbolic companies, and dropping oil prices present a mixed bag for a sluggish global economy.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
A Ho-Hum Reaction To Greece
July 16, 2015
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Traders shrug at the deal struck between the European Union and Greek Parliament but turn their attention to ECB president Mario Draghi.
Chinese Stocks Surge While Greece Optimism Grows
July 9, 2015
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Hopefully, U.S. traders are not really focusing on Chinese markets. Why optimism over Greece in Europe is growing also is unclear.
Will Greek Voters Say “Yes” Or “No” To Proposed Austerity Measures?
July 2, 2015
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Regardless of what happens in Europe, we can expect one outcome on Monday.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe
June 25, 2015
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The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless
June 18, 2015
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This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
June 11, 2015
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Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
Help Members Know Before They Owe
June 10, 2015
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Will new mortgage disclosures set to take effect in August help or hinder consumer understanding of debt?
Bonds Still Present No Gift
June 4, 2015
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The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business
June 3, 2015
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Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
A Ho-Hum Reaction To Greece
Traders shrug at the deal struck between the European Union and Greek Parliament but turn their attention to ECB president Mario Draghi.
Chinese Stocks Surge While Greece Optimism Grows
Hopefully, U.S. traders are not really focusing on Chinese markets. Why optimism over Greece in Europe is growing also is unclear.
Will Greek Voters Say “Yes” Or “No” To Proposed Austerity Measures?
Regardless of what happens in Europe, we can expect one outcome on Monday.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe
The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless
This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
Help Members Know Before They Owe
Will new mortgage disclosures set to take effect in August help or hinder consumer understanding of debt?
Bonds Still Present No Gift
The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business
Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
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Will Lower Oil Prices Spur Economic Activity?