Podcasts

Kathy Wylde, president of the business group Partnership for New York City, discusses the city's economic climate and related issues including transit, site selection, technology and the new rent overhaul law. Paul Burton hosts.

Charles Gasparino of FOX Business Network talks with Chip Barnett about the role municipal bonds play in the U.S. and how the market has changed over the years. He gives a look back at New York City's finances as well as the best ways to approach infrastructure spending across the country.

German Ramirez and Richard Prann of HJ Sims talk from Puerto Rico about the situation on the island and discuss COFINA and the IRS, what's new with the GDB bonds and with the commonwealth's GOs. Chip Barnett hosts.

Mark Paris and Stephanie Larosiliere of Invesco are optimistic on technicals in the municipal bond market given the length of this business cycle. John Hallacy hosts.

John Boyd Jr. of Boyd Co. explores how artificial intelligence and immigration are disrupting the traditional financial services business model, creating opportunities and challenges. Paul Burton hosts.

Patrick Luby, senior municipal strategist with Credit Sights, stresses how investors are reallocating funds to the municipal market. The strong level of support is driving coupon experimentation by issuers. He forecasts about $310 billion of issuance this year with a large part being directed by sentiment. John Hallacy hosts.

Nick Sifuentes of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign explores ways to unravel the metro New York commuter mess. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.

Brian Rehling, co-head of global fixed income strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, discusses trade issues, the growing yield curve inversion and Fed rate cut prospects. Gary Siegel hosts.

Regional Plan Association President Tom Wright charts RPA's vision for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.

Natalie Cohen and Lynne Funk Posner discuss climate change — from floods to hurricanes to Superfund sites — and how these issues affect state and local governments.