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From the Desk of David Loesch – August 27, 2026
Munis’ federal tax exemption is doing double duty this month, keeping borrowing costs manageable for issuers while handing investors some of the highest tax-adjusted yields in years.
From the Desk of David Loesch – August 20, 2026
On Wednesday, the Treasury Department said it would at least double the size of its liquidity support buyback operations for securities in the 10-year to 30-year sector, Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest attempt to rein in long-term borrowing costs from multi-year highs.
From the Desk of David Loesch – August 13, 2026
This week’s data leans one direction: cooling. Core CPI matched the slowest annual pace since March 2021 at 2.5%, and nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, with a net 103,000 jobs cut from May and June estimates.
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From the Desk of David Loesch – May 7, 2026
According to data from Bloomberg, investors poured $22.3 billion into municipal bond funds in the first four months of 2026 — the fastest pace of inflows since 2021.
Municipal Bonds, Fed Policy & What It Means for Your Portfolio
This week brought a confluence of developments that, taken together, strengthen the case for tax-exempt municipal bonds.
From the Desk of David Loesch – April 9, 2026
Markets remain steady but highly reactive, with interest rates holding firm while geopolitical developments — particularly in Iran — continue to drive short-term direction.
US Credit Rating Downgrade
Duration: 02:31
Transcript: As we know, Moody’s downgraded the treasury markets this week. What does that really mean for you?
Scary Headlines! Now What?
Duration: 2:53
Transcript: Well, if you are looking at the headlines and getting a little bit worried, you are in good company.
The Market Hates Uncertainty
Duration: 3:48
Transcript: Well, we all know that the market really hates uncertainty. I think everybody does, really, when it comes down to it.
Navigating Uncertainty in Fixed Income Securities
Duration: 4:17
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