Economy

Happy Anniversary?

1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It’s to encourage watchfulness.

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Finally, A Good Week For Bonds

After four consecutive weeks of losses for bonds, the bond market has been up each day this week. Will tomorrow’s consumer price index release bring that streak to a halt?

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The Unimportant Jobs Report

Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.

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Expect Drama In December

Uncertainties regarding a new Fed chair, the debt ceiling, budget, and tax reform make it unlikely there will be a carefree Christmas.

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Credit Union Industry Commentary

More Bad News From DC?

What the potential for tax reform means for the stock market.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Who Is Jerome Powell?

And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Happy Anniversary?

1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It's to encourage watchfulness.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Finally, A Good Week For Bonds

After four consecutive weeks of losses for bonds, the bond market has been up each day this week. Will tomorrow's consumer price index release bring ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Unimportant Jobs Report

Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?

Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off

The markets react mildly to yesterday's Fed meeting.
Features

Unsecured Vs. Secured: Facing The Challenges Of Unsecured Lending

A focus on growing the credit card portfolio can yield growth among multiple loan touch points.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Expect Drama In December

Uncertainties regarding a new Fed chair, the debt ceiling, budget, and tax reform make it unlikely there will be a carefree Christmas.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Markets Remain Calm Despite Headline Noise

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the market trends that impact the credit union investment portfolio.

Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?

After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.

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