The Last Crisis Vs. Today: A Credit Union Perspective
A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
Today’s larger loan balances and longer loan terms leave borrowers at risk of becoming upside down, which also increases risk for credit unions in their loan portfolios.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Amid market volatility and ongoing loan demand, cash balances decreased nearly $66 billion. What else happened in the investment portfolio?
Wage growth for full-time equivalent employees has stayed well above the Consumer Price Index for years, but surging inflation has turned the tables, resulting in a nearly six-point gap.
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.

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