2025 Quarterly Economic and Financial Market Review

CPE: 1 Credit Hour

CFC's industry expert, Sam Kem, is here to ensure cooperative staff and directors are knowledgeable about the latest developments affecting the economy, financial markets, and the utility sector. Economic uncertainty, geopolitical turbulence, and ongoing trade wars make it a great time to join us for the third update of 2025.

This Economic and Financial Market Review, presented 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.

This one-hour webinar will cover a range of topics, including:

• The global market environment.
• Important economic developments.
• Financial market trends.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Sam Kem, Senior Economic Research Analyst, CFC

Sam Kem joined CFC as a senior economic research analyst in February 2022. She is responsible for managing and developing economic research, writing, and presentations for internal and external audiences. Her focuses include monetary policy, economic growth, financial markets, and current economic events. Kem seeks to learn more about CFC’s members in order to develop economic research products tailored for their needs.

Prior to her career at CFC, Kem was an economic and investment research consultant serving clients such as BlackRock, Julius Baer, Capital One, and venture capital firms looking to understand economic landscapes for investment purposes. Kem also previously held positions with Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, the World Bank, and the American Enterprise Institute.

Kem holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and public affairs from American University. She graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in international finance and economic policy.