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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.