Update on 2025 Economic Trends and Financial Developments

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: John Suter, Vice President, Economic Research, CFC
Moderator:
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key economic and financial market trends influencing cooperatives in 2025, including volatility drivers, geopolitical factors, and interest rate expectations.

- Evaluate emerging risks and external economic developments to understand their potential impact on cooperative financial performance and strategic planning.

- Apply insights from the Economic and Financial Market Review to support informed decision-making by cooperative staff and directors in shaping financial strategies for their organizations.
Field of Study: Economics
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Course Description

CFC industry experts are here to ensure cooperative staff and directors are knowledgeable about the latest developments affecting the economy, financial markets and the utility sector. Economic volatility, geopolitical turbulence, and interest rate uncertainty make it a great time to join CFC’s John Suter for the final update of 2025.

This Economic and Financial Market Review, in collaboration with CFC and NSAC, will provide cooperative leaders with important information on external economic developments and emerging risks, which will help them make the best strategic financial decisions for their cooperative.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: John Suter, Vice President, Economic Research, CFC

John Suter serves as CFC’s Vice President of Economic Research, a role that provides capital markets and general economic research and analysis to CFC executive staff, directors and members. Suter regularly delivers updates on the state of the economy at rural electric meetings across the country and also writes two biweekly economic columns for CFC’s flagship publication, Solutions News Bulletin. As well, he records weekly podcasts on the economic landscape. Suter joined CFC in 1984 as an operations analyst and was promoted to the Treasury Division two years later where he performed a variety of roles before moving to the Corporate Relations Group. He strives to understand members’ business needs and develop appropriate products to meet them. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Bowling Green State University and an M.B.A. in finance and investments from George Washington University. He also is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Cost
Free for NSAC Members / $65.00 for Non-Members

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Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.

Refund Policy

NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and provides notification to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.

For more information regarding NSAC CLNs or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the NSAC Headquarters, 7946 Clyo Road, Suite A, Centerville, OH 45459, 937-222-6707, or info@nsacoop.org.

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The NSAC Cooperative Learning Network is a live, interactive webinar, and you can attend from any location with internet and/or telephone access. NSAC members can attend an unlimited number of CLNs at no charge!

Each Cooperative Learning Network will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. CLNs typically include a Q&A session where participants can ask questions live or by chat. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Attendees are able to download copies of the slides and/or handouts and are provided a link to view the recording (unless the description states the session will not be recorded). These tools help continue your learning experience after the session.

CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

Why NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks?

Fast.
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Convenient.
No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your desk, device or conference room.

Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks are free for members and available to non members at a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.