by David Loesch | Apr 10, 2026 | David, Market Insights
Key takeaways this week AT-A-GLANCE Market tone: Markets remain steady but highly reactive, with interest rates holding firm while geopolitical developments — particularly in Iran — continue to drive short-term direction. Why it matters: Economic data remains...
by DRL Group | Mar 20, 2026 | Market Insights
Municipal Fund Flows Cool but Remain. Constructive: Investors added $782 million to municipal bond mutual funds in the week ended March 11, down from $1.45 billion the prior week, per Investment Company Institute data. The deceleration is notable but not alarming —...
by DRL Group | Mar 13, 2026 | Market Insights
We have been reporting on NYC regarding the change in leadership – yesterday, 3/11, Moody’s lowered its outlook on NYC to negative, citing “sizable and persistent” budget gaps. Moody’s indicated the changes followed the city’s spending expectations, showing...
by DRL Group | Mar 12, 2026 | Market Insights
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) this week. Prices increased by .3% in February, and 2.4% annually, which matched forecasts. Core CPI (excluding food and energy) increased by .2% and 2.5% annually. The Fed is getting closer to its...
by DRL Group | Mar 6, 2026 | Market Insights
We have been discussing Higher Education for quite some time and the overall risks associated with that type of credit. Ohio Dominican University did not make its bond payment due 3/1, the latest issue the school is experiencing due to financial instability. The...
by DRL Group | Feb 26, 2026 | Market Insights
As we shared on 2/24, BlackRock recently noted that municipal bonds appear poised for a solid year after trailing U.S. Treasuries in 2025. Their outlook calls for investment-grade municipals to potentially deliver mid- to upper-single-digit returns in 2026 as market...
