Strong Economy Keeps Rates Elevated
August 21, 2026 It was a relatively light week for economic data but intra-day market volatility for fixed income investors
August 2026 Monthly Bond Market Review
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran unsettled energy markets in July, even as domestic data painted a more
Geopolitical Risks Drive Market Focus
August 14, 2026 Tension in the Middle East was a persistent theme this week. Negotiations between the US and Iran
New Whitepaper: Understanding Repurchase Agreements
Local government investment pools (LGIPs) are one of the most common investment products utilized by state and local governments nationwide.
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Understanding your investment report is essential to making informed decisions and confidently communicating results to your governing board. This educational
Core Inflation Shows Moderation
July 17th, 2026 The week’s marquee economic data releases showed inflation cooling more than expected in June. Headline Consumer Price
July 2026 Monthly Bond Market Review
Energy prices and inflation remained the primary drivers of the macro backdrop as the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its third month,
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) jumped 1.6% month-over-month in April (stronger than the 1.2% consensus forecast), following a 1.3% increase in March. On a year-over-year basis, the LEI was up 17.0% in April against a severe decline in the index in April last year. The LEI has now fully recovered and surpassed its previous prepandemic peak in January 2020. According to the Conference Board, the index suggests that economic growth may accelerate in the near term.