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Economic Risk Monitor – 2024 Q1

We once again find ourselves reversing our position on the overall direction of the economy for 2024, as the resilience of consumer activity drives surprisingly strong output growth that appears to be sustainable.

The Swiss Army Knives of Credit Unions: The Crucial Role of Risk Professionals

In the landscape of the financial services industry, credit unions serve as pillars of trust, stability and support for their members. Amidst the ever-evolving challenges and uncertainties credit unions face, risk professionals play a pivotal and critical role. While...

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q4

“The only constant is change” is a quote that is mistakenly attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, but the misattribution doesn’t make the axiom any less true.

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q2

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q2

With the media-manufactured “systemic banking crisis” apparently behind us, the bond market has returned its focus to inflation data. As a result, yields have returned to near March levels, and the inversion in the curve...

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q1

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q1

Data from the first quarter of 2023 is beginning to show cracks in the U.S. economy’s performance. While headline inflation has receded, households are still beset with higher prices. The Fed has continued to firm monetary...

Could Your Credit Union Suffer the Same Fate?

Could Your Credit Union Suffer the Same Fate?

Considering the recent events around the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and other major banks, now is a good time to revisit your assessment of liquidity and interest rate risks and, even more importantly, validate your...