Don’t be fooled by the 90-day pause. It looks like high tariffs will be here to stay and we are in the midst of an all-out trade war with China, including a minimum 145% tariff....more
4/14/2025
/ Canada ,
China ,
Federal Reserve ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Healthcare ,
Investment ,
Liquidity ,
Mexico ,
Municipal Bonds ,
Mutual Funds ,
Risk Management ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Wars
We are at the initial stages of a major paradigm shift that has significant implications for the municipal market over the next five to 10 years. A number of societal mega-trends will present material challenges for the...more
3/20/2024
/ Climate Change ,
Debt ,
Economic Growth ,
Federal Budget ,
Federal Funding ,
FEMA ,
Immigrants ,
Municipal Bonds ,
Municipalities ,
Natural Disasters ,
Property Insurance ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State and Local Government ,
State Budgets
Anyone who thinks they understand what is happening in the economy – and what will happen – should think some more. The post-pandemic state of the economy is somewhat of a mystery, but a mystery worth exploring. Unemployment...more
Private activity bonds may finance projects that rely on novel technology subject to intellectual property protections, such as patents, trade secrets, and know-how.
The novelty of the technology presents unique risks for...more