Economic Reconnaissance
This edition of the NACM Connect report is a little different. Given the importance of the energy market I thought a deep dive would be useful. These are some observations on the sector and the influence this all has on…
NACM Connect
Economic Reconnaissance | North American Outlook
United States Recession, Inflation and Rates – OH MY! As a good Kansas lad, I can’t resist the occasional Oz reference but this one seems somewhat apt. The media has been alive with doom and gloom, economists and analysts filling…
Economic Reconnaissance | Why Are Forecasts All Over the Place?
If you have been turning to the dismal scientists for guidance regarding the rest of 2023 and into 2024 you are likely a little frustrated and confused. One set of talking heads asserts that the world is on the precipice…
Economic Reconnaissance | Is Stagflation a Real Possibility?
Stagflation is something that is supposed to be technically impossible. One either has slow growth or one has inflation. By definition these are supposed to be mutually exclusive. Inflation is generally driven by faster growth that creates a disconnect between…
Economic Reconnaissance
Credit managers and economists face the same worries and concerns at the start of 2023 that we confronted at the end of 2022. What are these, you may ask? Obviously, there is a very long list of things that can…
Economic Reconnaissance | The Great Fed Watch
It has become something of a national sport or perhaps an obsession. Fed watching captures the headlines week after week. Will they, or won’t they? Every statement is parsed for any nuance or clue as to their intentions and every…
Have you considered getting your professional designation through NACM?
Designations have proven to be career changers – more respect from your peers and colleagues, gives you a leg up when job searching, often leads to higher pay. I’m happy to help you through the process from coaching you on…
Economic Reconnaissance | The Elephant in the Room
A few days ago I might have written about some geopolitical shift or speculated on the rate of inflation but then the banking system blew up and suddenly people are competing to determine how panic stricken they can be. There…
Economic Reconnaissance
Credit managers and economists face the same worries and concerns at the start of 2023 that we confronted at the end of 2022. What are these, you may ask? Obviously, there is a very long list of things that can…
Consequences of Toxic Leadership
Successful business leaders are supposed to mentor and encourage their employees. They are meant care about their team’s wellbeing and support them whenever possible. But not all leaders have the best intentions. Research shows the Dark Triad—narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism…
