The National Bureau of Economic Research has officially determined that the US economy entered a recession in February 2020, following a 128-month economic expansion. First quarter GDP declined 5.0% and the decline in second quarter GDP is expected to be more severe. More than 42.6 million people have filed for unemployment since mid-March, though many […]
Financial markets have suffered tremendous volatility in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the $3.9 trillion municipal market is no exception. After a strong 2019 and healthy January and February 2020, the municipal market suffered investor panic in March with the dramatic impact of the coronavirus and widespread lockdowns. Credit spreads widened as investors […]
At the 2020 CSMFO Conference, Mia Corral Brown, Senior Relationship Manager facilitated a panel of esteemed practitioners who have prioritized Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and implemented these practices into their work force. For a summary of the session, please click here.
