The Opening Bell

Leading up to International Credit Union Day on Thursday October 18th, Steven Bugg (CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union) shared with Steve Grzanich why Credit Unions can compete with banks, the myths associated with them, and what sets them apart as he kicks off the week with the CEO Spotlight. Andrew Challenger (VP at Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.) then shared the latest monthly survey on CEO changes hitting an all time high all around the country.  

One of the worst performing days of the market the year happened this week and Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) explained exactly what that means for long term plans. Steve Grzanich and Paul also touched on how this could be a buying opportunity for some while he also thinks the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes should take some time to incorporate themselves into the economy ([email protected]). Greg McBride (Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com) then shifted […]

A new Bankrate study on ATM fees showed some good news and bad news so Greg McBride (Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com) explained to Steve Grzanich the two sides. ATM Fees by US Metro areas have been on a steady rise for the last fourteen years with Detroit, Atlanta, and Houston having to pay up the most (roughly $5.00), but thankfully Chicago boats the third lowest average fees  behind Milwaukee and Miami.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3555838/3555838_2018-10-12-071238.64kmono.mp3

On October 12th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Consumer Sentiment report is out this morning along with Import/Export Prices Charles Evans, and Raphael Bostic are out speaking on behalf of the Federal Reserve today Citi Group, JP Morgan Chase, & Wells Fargo all report earnings today

The weekly Associated Bank Thought Leader stepped in the studio to chat with Steve Grzanich and that thought leader, John Horton (SVP & Sr. Residential Sales Manager in The Chicago Region at Associated Bank), shared what he’s seeing as mortgage rates are back on the rise along with a surprise spike in mortgage fraud going on around the country. Seth Borenstein (Science Writer at Associated Press) then shared the latest on the climate change report issued from the UN which paints a […]

Rates are on the rise again and we all know that one of the biggest industries that will be impacted by this is the real estate industry. Steve Grzanich (Host of The Opening Bell) began the Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation with how things are looking from the inside of the mortgage market with John Horton (SVP & Sr. Residential Sales Manager in The Chicago Region at Associated Bank) but also made sure listeners were aware of the spike in […]

On October 11th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Consumer Price Index for September is out today Freddie Mac reports on the average mortgage rates The report on Initial Jobless Claims and the EIA Natural Gas/Petroleum Status Report are both out today Walgreens Boots Alliance and Delta both report earnings today

Fire Safety is a commonly over looked aspect of our daily life, but Steve Grzanich brought in Mark Nielsen (Director of Safety at KVCL Safety – A Division of AK Preparedness) to discuss Fire Prevention Week and the basics people should know like the first thing people should do if they notice a fire is happening in the building (it’s not leave the building). Jeff Lenard (VP of Strategic Initiatives at the National Association of Convenience Stores) then joined Steve […]

Every industry has their respective annual conference that drives progress and that’s even the case with convenience stores. Steve Grzanich touched base with Jeff Lenard (VP of Strategic Initiatives at the National Association of Convenience Stores) to take a look at how speedy service, automation, and of course convenience are all the overwhelming themes to this year’s 2018 NACS Show.  

On October 10th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Mortgage applications from the Mortgage Bankers Association are released PPI numbers are out along with along with whole sale trade numbers Walgreens Boots Alliance reports earnings tomorrow