
John Hallacy has a long tenure in the municipal business, predominantly as head of municipal research for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. John has also spent time as an analyst and manager at S&P Global, underwriter and marketer at four bond insurance companies, and has served as the head of MAGNY and president of the Society of Municipal Analysts.
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Simone Brody, executive director of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities initiative, discusses how the project has helped city governments tackle pressing issues including cybersecurity, climate change and transportation. Andrew Coen and John Hallacy host.
By Andrew Coen-December 20 -
The delay in Washington means state and local budget planners lack critical federal inputs until early next year.
December 18 -
Tom Doe, president of Municipal Market Analytics, attributes more of the market’s performance to algorithmic bidding, new revenues — such as sport wagering — and natural hazards — such as coastal retreat. John Hallacy is host.
By John HallacyDecember 6 -
The split in our government may enhance chances of infrastructure legislation, dash hopes for Tax Cut 2.0, and leave the muni tax exemption at risk.
November 8 -
California and New York City are showing us the path forward, as they often do, in the face of the new limits on the federal deduction for state and local taxes.
October 22 -
U.S. Bank’s Tom Gallo looks to the future after a five-decade career that has encompassed everything from pink sheets to the financial crisis.
By John HallacySeptember 19 -
Studies of the pricing benefits of the two approaches have been far from conclusive.
August 16 -
The summer lull, trade policy, the Fed, and the lack of a federal infrastructure plan all weigh against a recovery in muni volume this year.
July 10 -
While aversion to an inverted yield curve is strong in the municipal market, an inversion isn’t yet a foregone conclusion.
June 20 -
The market’s performance amid this week’s volatility shows many municipal investors are in it for the long haul. They need that coupon.
May 31