Waiting On Yellen
September 24, 2015
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Investors are fed up with market confusion. Will a lecture today by the Fed chair provide any clarity?
Credit Union Industry Commentary
A Rate Decision Is Finally Here
September 17, 2015
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How the markets will react to today’s FOMC statement is anyone’s guess. The markets stopped making sense a long time ago.
A Jolt To Stocks And Bonds
September 10, 2015
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Where the markets end price-wise today is anyone’s guess. But we can be certain that the markets will end the day just as uncertainly as they are beginning.
There’s A Smell Of Inflation In The Air
September 3, 2015
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The bond market’s problem isn’t just selling by China.
Stocks, Bonds, And China
August 27, 2015
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Although Donald Trump might tell you China is trying to destroy America, the simple fact is the Chinese need to raise money to fund support efforts at home.
Fed Remains On Rate-Raise Fence
August 20, 2015
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Foundering currencies and cratering commodities point to reluctance to raise rates when FOMC meets next month.
The Fed Should Give Itself Room To Breathe
July 30, 2015
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This indecision over whether to tighten rates is wasted angst.
Why Credit Unions Need Supplemental Capital
July 27, 2015
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Michael Wettrich, president and chief executive of the $90 million Education First Credit Union in Ohio, makes the case for supplemental capital at credit unions.
Supplemental Capital Is No Panacea
July 27, 2015
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Supplemental capital is a useful tool that is long overdue; however, it is not without risk and potential complications.
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.
A Rate Decision Is Finally Here
How the markets will react to today's FOMC statement is anyone's guess. The markets stopped making sense a long time ago.
A Jolt To Stocks And Bonds
Where the markets end price-wise today is anyone’s guess. But we can be certain that the markets will end the day just as uncertainly as ...
There’s A Smell Of Inflation In The Air
The bond market’s problem isn’t just selling by China.
Stocks, Bonds, And China
Although Donald Trump might tell you China is trying to destroy America, the simple fact is the Chinese need to raise money to fund support ...
Fed Remains On Rate-Raise Fence
Foundering currencies and cratering commodities point to reluctance to raise rates when FOMC meets next month.
The Fed Should Give Itself Room To Breathe
This indecision over whether to tighten rates is wasted angst.
Why Credit Unions Need Supplemental Capital
Michael Wettrich, president and chief executive of the $90 million Education First Credit Union in Ohio, makes the case for supplemental capital at credit unions.
Supplemental Capital Is No Panacea
Supplemental capital is a useful tool that is long overdue; however, it is not without risk and potential complications.
Will Lower Oil Prices Spur Economic Activity?
A slow summer day, mixed earnings for two symbolic companies, and dropping oil prices present a mixed bag for a sluggish global economy.
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Waiting On Yellen