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As we reflect on another remarkable year, Catalyst Asset Management extends its heartfelt gratitude to our member credit unions. Your partnership, trust and engagement continue to fuel our growth and strengthen the cooperative foundation we are proud to stand on.
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This article explains the key drivers behind recent allowance increases and why they should be viewed as a reflection of today's evolving economic landscape rather than a sign of internal credit deterioration. This article explains the key drivers behind recent allowance increases and why they should be viewed as a reflection of today's evolving economic landscape rather than a sign of internal credit deterioration.
As 2025 winds down, the Catalyst Asset Management team hosted its latest Insights & Outlooks webinar that took a hard look at an economy that’s holding up on the surface – but showing more cracks underneath.
Markets spent the week processing a combination of last week’s message from the Fed and this week’s economic data which favored a dovish Fed tone going forward. The delayed nonfarm payroll report for October showed the highest number of job losses since 2020 at 105,000. However, the trend reversed course for November with the economy adding 64,000 jobs.
The launch of the FedNow® Service in 2023 marked a watershed moment in the evolution of payments infrastructure in the United States.
As this year draws to a close it’s time to give thanks and reflect on the achievements and milestones of 2025. As Catalyst president and CEO, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your partnership throughout the year, and I hope you share in our excitement for what the future holds.
This week’s FOMC meeting went as expected with the committee cutting rates for the third time this year, putting the Fed Funds Rate into a 3.50-3.75% target range; a level last seen in 2022 prior to the fastest rate hiking cycle in Fed history.
At the recent Catalyst Strategic Summit, Kevin O’Leary, business leader and star of ABC’s Shark Tank, delivered a keynote packed with insights for institutions navigating rapid change.
Credit unions today face a challenging fixed-income market, shaped by shifting Fed policy, persistent fiscal deficits, heavy Treasury issuance and changing market expectations. Successfully navigating this landscape means understanding these forces to make smart investment decisions, manage liquidity and position balance sheets for near-term and long-term success. Against this backdrop, recent Treasury-market behavior reveals important signals about where yields are headed and how credit unions can adapt their portfolio strategy accordingly. Read on to learn more...