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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Never Satisfied The markets never seem to be satisfied. The Federal Reserve recently took heed of market and economic messages, ending its tightening campaign and beginning its “patience” campaign. The markets hardly seemed satisfied with these two moves as they began building in rate cuts. A Win for the Ages !

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

After a lengthy stretch of strong economic growth and stock market gains, the inevitable correction arrived with force in the fourth quarter, culminating with a December that can only be described as “tres terrible!” Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. 50% between 2 and 10 years.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Financial Markets & Economic Update- Third Quarter, 2019 Summer is upon us and I cannot wait to get to the beach for vacation. Although business confidence fell from the uncertainty, stock markets were reaching new record highs on many of indices. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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OCC warns about increasing credit risk

Abrigo

With the recession fading into the more distant past, banks – in particular, community banks – have seen several years of loan growth. Banks, according to Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry, are starting to reach for additional growth by lending to less creditworthy borrowers, a move that increases risk to the institution.

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Guest Post: FInancial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

There are some signs of slowing in the housing markets; both existing and new home sales in June fell amidst rising mortgage rates and fewer gains in home prices. Philly has a chance to go wild again this year if the Phillies keep playing well; they are in first place for the first time since the end of 2011.

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Guest Post: Quarterly Financial Markets and Economics Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

His election has already brought change to the financial markets, sending stocks rising 6%, as measured on the S&P 500 index, and sending interest rates to their highest levels in years. Clearly, the markets expect change. Since 2011, productivity has fallen by -.4%. The last seven years are proof.

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Q2 Acquires Social Money in $10 Million Deal

Fintech Labs Insights

The virtual banking solution provider announced today that it will acquire fellow Finvoate alum Social Money for $10.6 Matt Flake, president and CEO of Q2, said the “strategic” acquisition will help its customers “expand their reach, grow market share, and engage account holders.”

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