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Podcasts
Apr 25, 2024
In this episode, we're joined by Kendra Ramirez, CEO of KR Digital Agency and an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), to explore the far-reaching impacts of AI across industries, focusing on how to harness the potential of generative AI in banking.
Aug 3, 2023
In this episode of Banking Out Loud, we discuss the importance of putting strategy before structure when launching new products, services, and strategic initiatives with guest Ryan Canin, CEO and Co-Founder of DocFox.
Economic Indicators
Aug 3, 2023
Bottom Line: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an even stronger-than-expected rebound in productivity, the first increase yearly increase since 4Q21, as output increased 2.4% and hours worked decreased 1.3% annualized in the 2nd Quarter. The decline in hours worked...
May 4, 2023
Bottom Line: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported even lower than expected productivity for the 1st Quarter as output gained just 0.15%, but hours worked increased nearly 3% in the quarter. Unit labor costs continued to increase as hourly compensation...
Mar 2, 2023
Bottom Line: The Bureau of Labor Statistics' annual benchmark revisions resulted in sharply lower productivity in the 4th Quarter than previously reported. Output growth was only modestly lower, but unit labor costs were sharply higher. Compensation costs were nearly 200...
Feb 2, 2023
Bottom Line: Productivity rose 3% annualized in the 4th Quarter, better than expected, as until output increased sharply more than hours worked. Unit labor costs rose 1.1%, reflecting a 4.1% increase in hourly compensation against the gain in productivity. With...
Sep 1, 2022
Bottom Line: The final reading of productivity and costs for the 2nd Quarter showed the second consecutive Quarter of productivity declines was a bit less negative than previously reported. Output declines were modestly less than previously reported, with compensation costs...
Aug 9, 2022
Bottom Line: The preliminary reading of productivity and costs for the 2nd Quarter showed a second consecutive quarter of sharp productivity declines as output fell and hours worked increased, resulting in unit labor costs rising 10+%. As we saw in...
May 5, 2022
Bottom Line: The preliminary reading of productivity and costs for the 1st Quarter showed a sharp drop in productivity as output fell but hours worked, and wages continue to increase. Output fell 2.4%, while hours worked increased 5.5%. 1st Quarter...
Feb 8, 2024
Every economic downturn creates both pain and opportunities. Rather than scaling back or doing nothing, CFIs should consider adopting strategies that will position them for growth when the economy inevitably recovers. We discuss five places to invest during a downturn that can provide you with good return on investment
Apr 7, 2023
We could be heading into a recession, or we could be dodging a bullet. No matter the outcome, CFIs should find ways to protect their bottom line during this time of economic uncertainty. We detail some creative ways to make the most of your budget.
Nov 25, 2022
An understaffed or overburdened back-office accounting team means the month-end close can drag on for days or weeks. We provide you with six effective strategies that can help CFIs save time on month-end activities.