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Over the month, investment grade (IG) markets were impacted by a sell-off of European bonds, political tensions in Italy and emerging market concerns stemming from higher U.S. Treasury rates and a strong U.S. dollar.

Municipal

The Pluses and Minuses of Illinois’ New Budget

By Andrew Teras

On June 4, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a $38.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2019 , marking the state’s first on-time budget in four years.

Investing

May 2018 Market Recap

Podcast recorded June 11, 2018

In this podcast we cover the month’s market movements.

Investing

The Trouble with the Curve: Rate Hike Considerations

By Laura Lake

Many fixed income investors are concerned about the recent rise in interest rates being widely reported in major financial news.

Municipal

Key Points of the MSRB Markup Disclosure Rules

By Sara Chanda

The 2016 MSRB rule requiring broker-dealers to disclose markups on municipal bond transactions becomes effective May 14.

Municipal

What Happens in Puerto Rico No Longer Stays in Puerto Rico

By Adam Stern

In this piece, we summarize the recent court decision arising from a bond default by the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (PRHTA).

Municipal

New Lanes of Analysis for Municipal Transportation Bonds

By Andrew Teras

New trends could create a rockier road for the municipal transportation sector.

Investing

Implications of Trade Uncertainty

By Nicholas Elfner, David Madigan, Adam Stern

Our latest blog shows what our top minds see as implications of the China/U.S. trade negotiations for muni and corporate bonds

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