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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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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February 02, 2024
When it comes to clarity, the Federal Reserve Chair wins the prize this week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whether accidentally or subconsciously on purpose...
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January 26, 2024
The U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. Despite predictions that it should be entering into a recession at any time, the economy continues to advance while...
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January 19, 2024
The promise of lower rates to come is having a mixed effect on the housing market. Mortgage rates are down over 100 basis points since October and are at the lowest level...
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January 05, 2024
The U.S. added 216,000 jobs in December to finish the year with a gain of 2.69 million jobs. While this is 43% less than the total number of jobs added in 2022, the increase is...
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