Behind the Numbers
The weekly Behind The Numbers report provides an easy to understand analysis of the most up-to-date economic data, including Federal Reserve activity. This timely report allows credit union management to focus on the changing dynamics that could impact members’ financial conditions, as well as the fluctuating interest rate environment. Included in the report is a summary of current and historical key interest rates, financial market indicators, investment yields and credit union loan rates.
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June 10, 2024
It is not easy being the Fed, especially now. Committee members will be tasked with dissecting critical economic reports released just days ahead of the June FOMC meeting...
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May 31, 2024
The spring housing sales season did not fully bloom this year, and the prospect for a dazzling summer doesn’t look hopeful. Sales of both new and existing homes fell in April...
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May 17, 2024
The latest inflation reports brought a renewed sense of calm to the financial markets and hopefully to Fed officials. A higher-than-expected April PPI report was...
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May 10, 2024
This past week has been the quietest week for economic data that I can remember. But as has been said, it is sometimes quietest before the storm. Next week could prove to be...
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May 03, 2024
The financial market hawks were quicky subdued with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting words this week. Following the two-day FOMC meeting, Powell...
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