Southwest Corporate Investment Services

• Joblessness Hinders Auto Sales

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 14, 2011

  A robust recovery of vehicle sales may not been seen anytime soon as long as unemployment remains high.

• Offsets May Overshadow Growth

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 7, 2011

  When it comes to loan originations, it appears credit unions are seeing a glimmer of hope in their portfolios.

• Stocks Tumble and Member-Investors Seek Shelter

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 17, 2011

  As the markets continue to roil in the aftermath of the country’s credit rating downgrade, members are likely seeking safe havens for their investment choices.

• Unemployment Still Stalls Auto Sales

  By Michelle Samaad  |  August 5, 2011

  As long as unemployment remains high, a robust recovery of vehicle sales may not be seen anytime soon, NAFCU report says.

• Members on Sideline for Better Auto Deals

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  July 5, 2011

  Sales figures show some members may be waiting it out over the next few months, paying down debt.

• Corporate's December Report Inflates Inflation Worries

  By Robert McGarvey  |  January 26, 2011

  The stark words jumped off the page of the report. "Consumer inflation rose 0.5% in December, the highest monthly gain since June 2009," according to an advisory prepared by Brian Turner of Southwest Corporate Investment Services in Plano, Texas.