Economic performance and movement in market interest rates drive credit union operating results and interactions with members. The average duration of U.S. economic recovery is roughly five years in the post-WWII period, but the current expansion is about to start its tenth year.

Can it continue? Will tax cuts fuel inflation pressures? Will fiscal stimulus cause more aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate increases? Will tariffs push the economy into recession?

Join CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk to explore implications of key economic developments, potential credit union responses and prospects for future success.  We will also save time for your questions. 

Meet Your Speaker:

Mike Shenk, Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Policy Analysis & Chief Economist, CUNA

Mike has 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined the Credit Union National Association in 1992 and now is Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Policy Analysis and Chief Economist.  He conducts economic research and supports CUNA's public relations and advocacy efforts.  Schenk serves on the board of Summit Credit Union in Madison, Wisconsin - a $3 billion financial cooperative with over 160,000 members.  He serves as Board Chair and has Chaired the credit union's Asset-Liability Management and Risk Management/Internal Audit Committees. Prior to joining CUNA, Mike served in director-level positions in the mutual fund and savings institution industries.