Something Different For 2018
December 1, 2017
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A change in the funds rate and 10-year note would bring the yield curve back into the realm of normal after years of being out of bounds.
Economy
Tax Reform Effort Captures Market’s Attention
November 21, 2017
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Will We See Three Fed Rate Increases In 2018?
November 16, 2017
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Why we might not see a higher funds rate next year.
More Bad News From DC?
November 10, 2017
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What the potential for tax reform means for the stock market.
Who Is Jerome Powell?
November 2, 2017
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And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Happy Anniversary?
October 19, 2017
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1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It’s to encourage watchfulness.
Finally, A Good Week For Bonds
October 12, 2017
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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?
The Unimportant Jobs Report
October 5, 2017
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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.
Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?
September 28, 2017
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Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off
September 22, 2017
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The markets react mildly to yesterday’s Fed meeting.
Tax Reform Effort Captures Market’s Attention
This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact ...
Will We See Three Fed Rate Increases In 2018?
Why we might not see a higher funds rate next year.
More Bad News From DC?
What the potential for tax reform means for the stock market.
Who Is Jerome Powell?
And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
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.
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 ...
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.
Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?
Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off
The markets react mildly to yesterday's Fed meeting.
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Something Different For 2018