Can You Two Step

Can You Two Step At the first reading, I thought we were talking about some dance hall in Texas. They two step there. But, no, this time we are talking about what goes on in the House on the Hill. Although, this time some of the representatives may not be tapping...

The Fixed Income Brief: A No Logic Market

Guest economic analysis and muni commentary: John Hallacy This is a market that is not able to be analyzed using principles of logic that we have learned along the way. Imposing your own logic on the market is also likely to lead down the wrong path. One could...

Almost Anarchy

Almost Anarchy The recent events in our nation’s capital must be raising many questions around the world. The primary question must be is the USA able to be governed effectively and is the form of government in the USA essentially broken. In addition to the...

Reputation Intact

Reputation Intact This month has amply demonstrated that September is one of the worst months of the year for markets. Equity markets are well below the highs of the Summer with the Dow Jones Index below 34,000. Rates reached new highs earlier in the week and have...

Market Hindrances

Market Hindrances In attempting to glean some truisms about where the municipal market is leading there are several potential hindrances that need to reach some resolutions or perhaps there will be none. The Fed continues to be first and foremost with what the actions...

Course Correction

Course Correction We have been anticipating a turn in the market for some time. While you are out in the boat coming about, the course correction for the market has arrived. The ten-year Treasury bond attained the level of 4.30% yesterday while settling down today to...