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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Readers note: You can also view this post on Penn Community Bank's website. Even churches are closed and the new reality had me watching Easter church services from the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia on a website. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. Click here.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

They must not see falling oil prices, weak GDP growth, falling gold prices, a narrowing Treasury-TIPS spread, rising debt levels, lower consumer spending, a low labor force participation rate, low productivity, and consumer prices so weak that major retail companies are closing stores at a record pace. Rising debt levels will not stop them.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The economy is slowing, as seen in the auto, housing, manufacturing, and retail sectors. 04/15/19 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis. Who said anything about rate cuts?

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Although the economy is looking a little bit tired, I believe that consumers will continue to spend, with retail sales rising, albeit with some volatility. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. The Outlook I am sticking to my forecast of real GDP growth of +2.0% in 2018 and +3.1%

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. So many miles to go, retail bankers! The Tech Award – Goes to Capital One.

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Banking's Top 5 in Total Return to Shareholders: 2017 Edition

Jeff For Banks

billion in asset company headquartered in West Virginia, providing community banking services primarily in the Eastern Panhandle and South Central regions of the state, and the Northern and Shenandoah Valley regions of Virginia. In 2007, the Bank had $1.1 is the holding company for Parke Bank, a $1.1 Then, kaboom! #5.