On September 18th, 2024, the Federal Reserve lowered rates by 50 basis points. This was a long-anticipated move the markets had desperately sought. This has a material impact on prudent positioning of liquidity investments given further rate cuts may also ensue. We will share insightful tips on how to most optimally invest in a falling … Continued

For the past few years, the Federal Reserve has steadily raised interest rates to combat post-pandemic inflation, a process that has taken longer and has required higher rates than initially anticipated. This in part has led to an inverted yield curve, where shorter-term or cash investments have a higher yield than longer-term treasuries. However, we … Continued

Navigating the complexities of arbitrage rebate is crucial for any borrower involved in tax-exempt and tax-advantaged debt. Established by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, these rules aim to prevent the abuse of tax-exempt borrowing — a subsidy from the federal government intended to be used responsibly. In recent years, the financial landscape has seen … Continued

Deep Blue Investment Advisor’s Chief Investment Officer, Benjamin Streed, speaks at the June FSFOA meeting about investing in today’s interest rate environment with an economic update on the health of the consumer, rate expectations for 2024-25, fixed income strategies and more. Benajmin’s presentation can be viewed below.

Deep Blue Investment Advisor’s Managing Partner, David Jang, speaks at the FASD annual conference about the current economic environment and the impact on local government budgets by examining the factors that are contributing to our “K-Shaped” economy and determining the indicators that might lead to a recession. David’s presentation on this important topic can be … Continued