Economy

Two Roads Crossing

Credit unions are increasing their holdings in securities available-for-sale while banks are increasing their holdings in securities held-to-maturity. How do these different strategies relate to price risk?

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Back To German Watch?

The NASDAQ teeters on the precipice of breaking even after 15 years, and the German 10-year yield sneaks a surprise attack on the bond market.

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Credit Union Industry Commentary

A Hope For Calm

Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
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Two Roads Crossing

Credit unions are increasing their holdings in securities available-for-sale while banks are increasing their holdings in securities held-to-maturity. How do these different strategies relate to ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Floodgates Have Opened

Fed chair Janet Yellen’s comments during an IMF conference on Wednesday contributed to a global sell-off of stocks last night.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Bonds Are Losing Their Grip On Leadership

Dow futures are down 20 points in preopening trading and bond prices are close to unchanged to start the last day of April.
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Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy

As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Back To German Watch?

The NASDAQ teeters on the precipice of breaking even after 15 years, and the German 10-year yield sneaks a surprise attack on the bond market.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Slow Shake Off

Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
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For the Long Haul: Ethics and Leadership

Builder of WesCorp and 30-year Marine Dick Johnson reflects on what it takes to sustain an organization over the long term.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

How The Fed Boxed Itself In

In yesterday's FOMC minutes, the Fed laid out three conditions that must be met in order for it to consider the first tightening.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Don’t Believe The Hype

The bond bulls and economic bear crowd is over-hyping the potential for tomorrow’s jobs number to be a game changer.
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