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.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
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.
China Blue
May 28, 2015
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Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
May 21, 2015
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The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
May 19, 2015
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This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
A Hope For Calm
May 12, 2015
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Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
Are You Living Under A Rock?
May 7, 2015
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TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure is so much more than a disclosure regulation. Many believe it will be a bigger deal than the Qualified Mortgage rule from January 2014.
The Floodgates Have Opened
May 6, 2015
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Fed chair Janet Yellen’s comments during an IMF conference on Wednesday contributed to a global sell-off of stocks last night.
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.
China Blue
Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
A Hope For Calm
Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
Are You Living Under A Rock?
TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure is so much more than a disclosure regulation. Many believe it will be a bigger deal than the Qualified Mortgage rule from ...
The Floodgates Have Opened
Fed chair Janet Yellen’s comments during an IMF conference on Wednesday contributed to a global sell-off of stocks last night.
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Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
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How Credit Limits Impact Cardmember Usage And Loyalty
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Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight