The majority of economic activity in the United States has been deliberately halted in an attempt to save lives. Nothing like this has ever been attempted and it could takes months to learn the effectiveness of the decision. Vital functions…
An Economy on Hiatus
The majority of economic activity in the United States has been deliberately halted in an attempt to save lives. Nothing like this has ever been attempted and it could takes months to learn the effectiveness of the decision. Vital functions…
Twelve Years Later, Dodd-Frank Tested
No one could have predicted that a decade of expansion and employment growth would be wiped out in a matter of weeks. Yet, based on the record number of unemployment filings last week (3.28 million), that is exactly what’s happened.…
12 Years Later, Dodd-Frank Tested
No one could have predicted that a decade of expansion and employment growth would be wiped out in a matter of weeks. Yet, based on the record number of unemployment filings last week (3.28 million), that is exactly what’s happened.…
From Freedman’s to Liberty; a Lesson in Community
As we work to continue moving our particular cogs in the economic wheel, while practicing social distancing and self-isolating as appropriate, we have been surprised by a couple of regulatory posts that have not made the news due to everything…
Freedman to Liberty; Community
As we work to continue moving our particular cogs in the economic wheel, while practicing social distancing and self-isolating as appropriate, we have been surprised by a couple of regulatory posts that have not made the news due to everything…
Banks and Credit Unions Ready and Able to Help
The financial condition of the nation’s bank and credit union industries are possibly the strongest we have seen in our lifetime. That will prove to be invaluable as we come to grips with the full impact of COVID-19. Federal and…
Bankers Ready and Able to Help
The financial condition of the nation’s bank and credit union industries are possibly the strongest we have seen in our lifetime. That will prove to be invaluable as we come to grips with the full impact of COVID-19. Federal and…
Uncharted Territory, Community Banks Take Helm
After nearly 18 months gliding on cruise control with a target Fed Funds Rate at an attractive 5.25%, the Fed cut rates a half point at an emergency meeting. That was September 2007, and we all know what followed. Several…
Community Banks Take Helm
After nearly 18 months gliding on cruise control with a target Fed Funds Rate at an attractive 5.25%, the Fed cut rates a half point at an emergency meeting. That was September 2007, and we all know what followed. Several…