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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

Annual budgeting is one of the most important times of the year for public finance professionals. This process provides insight into the year ahead, allowing for confident navigation and circumvention of any upcoming financial obstacles. But when done right, budgeting sessions can illuminate revenue patterns that then create investment opportunities — making for more wiggle … Continued

Annual budgeting is one of the most important times of the year for public finance professionals. This process provides insight into the year ahead, allowing for confident navigation and circumvention of any upcoming financial obstacles. But when done right, budgeting sessions can illuminate revenue patterns that then create investment opportunities — making for more wiggle … 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.