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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.
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...
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.
The official statement and updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) indicated that officials have grown more concerned about economic uncertainty than they were a few months ago.
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Consumers were given a bit of price reprieve in February. The two key indices, CPI and PPI, showed improvement from recent months and were lower than economists’ expectations. That alone is considered a win...
Given the increase of uncertainties in 2025 – tariffs, taxes, consumer spending, loan demand, higher or lower interest rates – who doesn’t want to find a lucky charm to make it through the year?
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