Inflation: Does it Matter to Community Banks (MP4)

Recent Federal Reserve testimony to Congress focused on the “I” word: Inflation. It clearly is on the minds of consumers, producers, policy makers, investors, and economists. But how does it affect community banks?

We will review recent commentary by FOMC members, will track the latest inflation releases, and will provide some thoughts on how community banks are positioned for generational highs in price levels. We will also suggest some strategies that could help maintain market values in rising rate scenarios.