Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Credit unions are reigniting investment strategies amid rate shifts and slowing loan demand.
Despite a likely ease in monetary policy coming soon from the Federal Reserve, early August has seen plenty of tumult.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
The failure of First Republic Bank in early May has consumers worried about liquidity in the financial system. Here’s where credit unions landed at year-end 2022.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Credit unions are reigniting investment strategies amid rate shifts and slowing loan demand.
The need for responsible higher education financing continues to grow, and your credit union has an opportunity to provide affordable, flexible funding for college and technical careers.
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.
So Much For Calmer Markets