Warning…Negative Vibes Ahead
Feb 28 2025

Excuse the negativity you are about to read – it is not my doing, but likely your members’. The Conference Board’s February survey on consumer confidence fell for the third month in a row...

 

By: Sarina Freedland
Discover Insights and Opportunities at Strategic Summit 2025
Feb 19 2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Strategic Summit, October 21-23 at the Lost Pines Resort near Austin, Texas. Get ready for an exciting experience packed with learning opportunities, professional collaboration and insightful strategies.

Q1 Insights & Outlooks: Trends, Tactics and Takeaways
Feb 19 2025

Catalyst’s Q1 Insights & Outlooks webinar provided a deep dive into the economic trends shaping 2025, offering credit unions strategies to navigate uncertainty. 

Catalyst Vision - February 2025
Feb 19 2025

Discover Insights & Opportunities at Strategic Summit 2025 | Q1 Insights & Outlooks: Trends, Tactics & Takeaways | Derivatives Symposium Scheduled for Apr 8-9 | Put the Fast in Faster Payments | Tailored Solutions for Risk Management

Inflation Heartburn
Feb 14 2025

The Federal Reserve committee members were undoubtedly reaching for the bottle of Tums this week to ease the indigestion caused by rising inflation. Despite believing inflation was under control, the January data hinted at... 

By: Sarina Freedland
February '25 Market Overview & Data Report
Feb 07 2025

The monthly Market Overview & Data Report is a comprehensive summary of February'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.

Strong Enough
Feb 07 2025

The U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January, less than estimated but still considered to be a respectable job gain and enough to continue fueling the economy. The government’s report suggests...

 

By: Sarina Freedland