Marketing National Philadelphia Risk Management 
Jeff For Banks
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Financial Markets & Economic Update - Fourth Quarter 2023 Summer Update On this warm October day, I am staring at my Bloomberg screen, still heartbroken over the Phillies Phailure. Mortgage rates are now close to 8.00%; affordability is at its lowest point since 1989, according to the National Association of Realtors. for the FHFA.
Jeff For Banks
AUGUST 12, 2018
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. In our local area, we are still seeing modest growth in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Consider the trade wars and tariffs. Milton Friedman, anyone?
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Jeff For Banks
JANUARY 18, 2014
He was just in Philadelphia on January 3rd delivering his last public speech and he nostalgically proclaimed that “the recovery remains incomplete,” which will qualify his comment for the understatement of the year award. Mortgage rates rose just as much and they may potentially damage the housing market recovery. once again.
Jeff For Banks
MAY 2, 2014
The ice storm that hit our region (Philadelphia Region) with damage and over 700,0000 power outages was perhaps the worst storm. The equity markets are reaching new highs, expecting the economy to emerge from the deep freeze in the first quarter. Bond markets quickly adjusted to rate hikes sooner than expected. nationally.
Jeff For Banks
APRIL 10, 2015
A New Year of Volatility 2015 ushered in a whole new season of volatility in the bond and stock markets. Oil Steals the Show The biggest story of the past year in the markets has to be the plunging price of oil, down 50% in 2014 to below $50 per barrel. At least we are not in Boston. We need a change of seasons! Thanks for reading!
Jeff For Banks
JANUARY 19, 2013
more “promises,” and a constant flow of new money into the markets. The biggest beneficiary of all this Fed activity has been the stock market—which ended the year at some pretty good “handles,” with the Dow above 13,000, S&P 500 above 1,400, and the Nasdaq above 3,000.
Independent Banker
JUNE 30, 2022
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. He sensed the family’s passion and liked their idea of starting with selling milk at farmers’ markets, roadside shops and small grocery stores. By Ed Avis.
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