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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March 15, 2024
Just when we thought it was safe to stop worrying, it isn’t. Until recently, most data pointed to a path of falling inflation and a strong economy. The past two months changed...
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March 08, 2024
The U.S. added a respectable 275,000 jobs in February, pointing to the continued strength in the job market. The gain was more than...
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March 01, 2024
The final look at January inflation was right on target, or at least right on expectations. On a year-over-year basis...
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February 16, 2024
Sometimes not getting what you expect can create a very volatile reaction, even if it is a good enough substitute. I am not talking about getting chocolate and flowers instead...
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February 09, 2024
Making up for a lack of major economic data this week was a slew of FedSpeak. As expected, numerous Federal Reserve officials took the opportunity to expand on the...
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