Podcasts

Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the Independent Budget Office, weighs the city's fiscal picture against the backdrop of economic and Washington uncertainty. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Gerrard Bushell, CEO and president of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, discusses the conduit municipal bond issuer's number one rank in volume for 2018 and how the agency stays competitive. Andrew Coen hosts.

Despite the many factors pulling against our market including slowing GDP and trade uncertainty, Christopher Mier, CFA of Loop Capital, remains optimistic on the municipal market. He see upgrades outpacing downgrades and is looking for stable returns in the state and local sectors. He even has hopes for improvements in Illinois post election and believes that P3s and OPEB bonds may see more activity. John Hallacy is host.

Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute explores the state of flux in metro New York mass transit funding, including how uncertainty could affect bondholders. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.

The Bond Buyer gives its listeners two podcasts in one today. First, Gary Siegel talks about what the Federal Reserve may be doing for the rest of the year. Second, Luis Maizel of LM Capital focuses in on what's important for the fixed income sector in 2019. Chip Barnett hosts.

In his "fearless forecast," Dan Berger of TM3/MMD Refinitiv calls for volume to increase 15% in 2019. He also focuses on the shutdown, natural hazards, and risk on/off as headline risks that must be heeded. Chip Barnett and John Hallacy host.

Peter DeGroot of JPMorgan takes a deep dive into what's in store for the municipal market in 2019. He's forecasting $375 billion of supply as SMAs take on a greater role in the market. He looks at primary versus secondary pricing and revenue bonds versus GOs. John Hallacy is host.

SALT deduction limitations have heightened sensitivity to the property tax, an issue both complicated and visceral. Paul Burton and John Hallacy host.

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance breaks down the organization's report card of the states in five crucial budgeting components. Paul Burton hosts.

Studies on the returns for active vs. passive securities do not definitively declare a winner. However, J.R. Rieger of the Rieger Report explains that a higher proportion of municipal active managers best their benchmarks. John Hallacy is host.