by John Hallacy | Dec 18, 2020 | Articles
Of course, the more controversial package includes state and local aid and legal protections for businesses pertaining to Covid-19 claims. Perhaps, bundling these two features together means that the basic stimulus package is more likely to pass. Indeed, lawmakers...
by John Hallacy | Dec 7, 2020 | Articles
Lame Duck Action While our legislators have been dilly dallying near the banks of the Potomac, many are at home wondering if they will be receiving the proverbial lump of coal this holiday season. Given the price of coal lately, this prospect is also unsatisfactory....
by John Hallacy | Nov 13, 2020 | Articles
Sorting it out for Municipals In these times when the commonly accepted is now being continuously questioned, it behooves us to reflect on what may happen to the municipal market along the way. By now, one would expect that a smooth presidential transition would be...
by John Hallacy | Oct 21, 2020 | Articles
In much the same manner as we discuss risk off/risk on, I think it is time to brand fiscal policy on or off. Despite many hours consumed discussing all variations on a theme, most observers are now coming to the realization that the likelihood of additional stimulus...
by John Hallacy | Sep 21, 2020 | Articles
One of the more remarkable developments last week was that rates did not change very much. Now that the tech sector and equities have hit a bit of a pause button one would be inclined to conclude that municipals should be rallying more. We must acknowledge the role of...
by John Hallacy | Sep 9, 2020 | Articles
Some recent articles have served their purpose and have raised the awareness of municipals across a wider audience than is typical for the space. Many commentators outside the tradition space feel that it is just a focus of high-net worth individuals. But I have to...
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