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New Issuance
Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said risks, including geopolitical tensions, are tilted toward higher inflation in the near term.

Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said risks, including geopolitical tensions, are tilted toward higher inflation in the near term.

Anatomy of a Deal
MuniThink

There are many variables that will affect municipal credits before a successful coronavirus vaccine is approved, produced and distributed, and the economic effects of the virus-induced downturn begin to turn around.

Andrew Kalotay says taxpayers would have come out half a billion ahead had the issuer waited out the call date instead of refunding their exempt bonds with taxable paper for 14 transactions between 2018 and 2020.
MuniThink

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

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