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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Even churches are closed and the new reality had me watching Easter church services from the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia on a website. For most of us here around Philadelphia, the stay at home restrictions began on March 13th, which was Montgomery County‘s date. and promised trillions of dollars to stabilize the markets.

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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. Who said anything about rate cuts?

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Guest Post: 2013 Economic Year in Review and Outlook by Banker Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

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.

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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. What an amazing ride it’s been this year for bonds! GDP was +3.1% in 2018 and +3.1%

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The markets continue to roll and bond markets continue to trade in a 25 basis point range, hitting the higher end when they think the economy is strong (why else would the Fed raise rates?) Weak readings on employment, housing data, and retail sales won’t stop them. Here we are in July already! trillion in 2008.

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Fintech Fundings: 9 Companies Raise $73 Million Week Ending Dec 31

Fintech Labs Insights

Payments and commerce solutions for unbanked in emerging markets. HQ: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tipping system for retail point of sale. Credit risk management. Tags: Enterprise, compliance, social media, regulations, marketing, Finovate alum. Latest round: $3 million Series B. Total raised: $7.5

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. This was a terrific combination of two education-focused cooperatives across both Southern and Northern California markets. So many miles to go, retail bankers! ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

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