A Worsening Outlook
Apr 25 2025

There wasn’t much to report in the way of economic releases this week, but the Fed’s Beige Book and a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave markets something to think about in between soundbites.   

 

By: John Kirby
More Soft Data....Less Certainty
Apr 18 2025

Members of the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) have attributed a significant portion of their speaking engagements to emphasizing the importance of using hard data versus soft data in their perceptions on the current state of the economy.

 

By: John Kirby
Strategic Summit 2025: A Can’t-Miss Lineup of Visionary Speakers
Apr 15 2025

The Catalyst Strategic Summit 2025 is bringing inspiration, imagination and innovation to the credit union industry with a premier speaker lineup focused on today’s most relevant topics.  

By: Joel Antonini
Rates, Risk & Readiness: 2025 Derivatives Symposium Key Takeaways
Apr 15 2025

Nearly 100 credit union attendees participated in Catalyst’s Derivatives Symposium last week. The two-day virtual event featured presentations by highly experienced in-house speakers and esteemed financial experts.  

Catalyst Vision - April 2025
Apr 15 2025

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Calm Before the Storm…and a Farewell
Apr 11 2025

Consumer prices fell for the first time in five years, or rather, the government index of prices fell. The price of eggs and auto insurance is still high, among other necessary items we buy. 

 

By: Sarina Freedland
Catalyst Announces Strategic Summit 2025
Apr 10 2025

Targeted to credit union executives, event near Austin, Texas will share industry insights and networking October 21-23. Strategic Summit will bring together a diverse range of leading speakers and luminaries with backgrounds in payments, finance, business, economics, cybersecurity and more. Sessions will cover the most pressing trends and challenges facing credit unions today. The selection of speakers include...

April '25 Market Overview & Data Report
Apr 04 2025

The monthly Market Overview & Data Report is a comprehensive summary of April's key economic and market metrics that are fundamental to credit union financial management. The report not only summarizes key economic and market data, but also explains how these metrics are relevant to credit unions. It further includes industry peer performance data and assessment, relative value evaluation, and an upcoming economic calendar. It is also an excellent report to include in credit union board and ALCO packets.

All Good for Now
Apr 04 2025

The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, more than estimated and a substantial increase from February. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.2% as more people entered the workforce. 

 

By: Sarina Freedland