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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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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. I admire his business savvy, his wealth of knowledge about the economy and the financial markets, his ability to deal with crisis, and his dedication to making people’s lives better through JP Morgan Chase Bank community initiatives.

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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 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% this year, following +2.9%

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Photo by Linkes Photography.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. billion of assets under management. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Consumer spending and retail sales have shown weakness since the fourth quarter of 2017 but we should see improvement. The recent March, 2018 report for our Philadelphia Region was overall quite positive; the words “modest” or “moderately” were used 16 times on two pages. Gas prices remain below $3.00