Tipping The Scale
March 1, 2018
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Whether inflation swells or holds steady in the coming year relies on two variables.
Economy
A Chainsaw To Stocks As Bond Rates Rise
February 5, 2018
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What market drivers could also impact the credit union investment portfolio?
Caution In The Bond Market?
January 18, 2018
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Plus, a congressional spending bill vote looms.
Much Anticipated Tax Reform, Outlook For First-Half Of 2018
January 9, 2018
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This monthly market commentary helps credit unions look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving market trends that could impact the investment portfolio.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”
December 22, 2017
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All is calm, but is all bright?
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
December 20, 2017
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It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
A Look Ahead To 2017
December 1, 2017
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With a more favorable environment, credit unions are poised to make an even greater impact in the coming year.
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.
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.
A Chainsaw To Stocks As Bond Rates Rise
What market drivers could also impact the credit union investment portfolio?
Caution In The Bond Market?
Plus, a congressional spending bill vote looms.
Much Anticipated Tax Reform, Outlook For First-Half Of 2018
This monthly market commentary helps credit unions look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving market trends that could impact the investment portfolio.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”
All is calm, but is all bright?
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to ...
A Look Ahead To 2017
With a more favorable environment, credit unions are poised to make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Something Different For 2018
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 ...
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.
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Tipping The Scale