Inflation constricts growth and liquidity in 2024 for banks and credit unions, according to new Wipfli reports
Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), an advisory and accounting firm, today published the results of two industry…
Thanksgiving Cost Analysis: While Turkey & Gas Prices Dip, Alcohol, Dinner Roll & Canned Veggie Prices on the Rise
Turkey prices lowest since 2021, but other rising costs could stretch holiday budgets, according to analysis by Alliant Credit Union
CUNA Economics: Inflation Cools Down in October
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in…
PSCU Payments Index - September 2023 Edition
Today, PSCU published the July edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information and insights to…
CUNA Economics: Inflation continues to slow down
CUNA Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s July Consumer Price Index Report…
CUNA Economics: Inflation Eased in June
Credit Union National Association Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued a statement in response to the Labor Department’s June Consumer Price Index Report
The Cost of a Jersey Shore Vacation Increases 4% in 2023
Affinity Federal Credit Union’s second-annual vacation cost index shows a more moderate price jump compared to 2022, but the average costs of common activities and attractions continue to increase
CUNA Economics: Fed Raises Rates Despite Bank Failures
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement following the Federal Reserve meeting today:
Why the Federal Reserve System Should Be Abolished
The actions of the Federal Reserve and Federal Open Market Committee affects everything from how the economy is performing to stock and bond mutual funds to loan rates, and subsequently everything from property values to employment.
NAFCU Research: Inflation 'Surprised to the Upside" in May
The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released May data
CUNA Research: Housing, Energy, and Food Prices Led May Price Increases
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s May Consumer Index Report:
