Who Is Jerome Powell?
November 2, 2017
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And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Economy
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.
Unsecured Vs. Secured: Facing The Challenges Of Unsecured Lending
September 11, 2017
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A focus on growing the credit card portfolio can yield growth among multiple loan touch points.
Expect Drama In December
September 7, 2017
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Uncertainties regarding a new Fed chair, the debt ceiling, budget, and tax reform make it unlikely there will be a carefree Christmas.
Markets Remain Calm Despite Headline Noise
September 4, 2017
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the market trends that impact the credit union investment portfolio.
Turns Out, All Real Estate Might Not Be Local
September 1, 2017
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With housing trends skewing national in scope, concerns arise that a bubble could blow up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Turns Out, All Real Estate Might Not Be Local
With housing trends skewing national in scope, concerns arise that a bubble could blow up.
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Who Is Jerome Powell?