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Debt Ceiling Drama: Thoughts and Implications
May 23, 2023
"The debt ceiling refers to a limitation imposed by Congress back in 1917 that caps the amount of outstanding debt that the US can offer. Currently $31 trillion, the debt ceiling relates to Treasury’s ability to fund appropriations Congress has already approved, not future spending."
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The Golden State is Forced to Confront Fiscal Challenges – California Credit Brief
March 2, 2023
"Persistently tightening monetary policy and a slowing economy have begun to work their way into state tax revenue collections. Across the nation, median growth in monthly revenues slowed from double-digit levels early in 2022 to low-single digits by year-end."
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2023 Municipal Sector Outlook
January 17, 2023
"States are coming off another year of strong tax collections, although recent softening likely points to more muted 2023 performance. Inflation had a multi-fold effect on State credit conditions in 2022."
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Beyond Ladders: Attributes of Active Bond Management
September 19, 2022
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Yield, Credit, and Valuation: The Case For Municipals
July 11, 2022
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Grappling with Volatility: Thoughts on the Equity Markets
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Transitioning from Turbulence to Opportunity: Municipal Portfolio Notes
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Portfolio Implications of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
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2022 Municipal Sector Outlook
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Debt Ceiling Drama: Thoughts and Implications