Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
As the industry heads to the close of a turbulent year, a few core questions can guide discussions around how to better serve members and communities.
Inflation is cooling, and American wages have finally caught up, bringing much-needed relief to American budgets.
Like water, the economy does not calm down immediately after a major disruption, and lenders must decide for themselves the best way to ride out the waves.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Inflation has eased during the past year, but the efficiency ratio is heating up.
Watch Trendwatch 2Q23 to learn about credit union performance trends gathered from 2Q 2023 data.
With liquidity still a top concern, credit unions are shifting their focus to find more ways to draw in additional sources of funding.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
More than one-third of cardholders have increased credit card spending in the past six months. What do you need to know about these consumers?
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
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