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2023-05-08 06:16:29 ET California's reparations task force, which first convened nearly two years ago, has given the final approval to a list of recommendations on how the state may compensate and apologize to Black residents for historical discrimination. "Reparations are not only mora...
Interest rate volatility prompted another month of negative total returns. Below-average issuance was counterbalanced by a slowdown in demand. November could provide opportunities ahead of seasonal strength in December and January. For further details see: Muni Seasonal ...
Rising interest rates drove negative total returns. Supply and demand dynamics turned less seasonally favorable and acted as a headwind. More attractive valuations could provide near-term opportunity. For further details see: Munis Remained Tethered To Rates In September...
Modestly negative performance in August capped a robust summer seasonal period. Issuance exceeded expectations, resulting in less of a supply/demand imbalance than is typical. We maintain a defensive posture into the historically less favorable month of September. For furthe...
Rallying interest rates drove strong muni bond performance in July. Market dynamics remained seasonally favorable, with demand for munis broadly outpacing supply. A more defensive posture may be warranted ahead of elevated risks in the fall. For further details see: Muni...
To tap low-cost renewable energy, local supply of battery raw materials and highly skilled employees, FREYR Battery (NYSE:FREY) has entered into two non-binding memoranda of understanding with Finnish Minerals Group and the City of Vaasa for strategic collaborations on potential development o...
The midstream sector scored yet another week of gains. Midstream was the best performing sub-sector in energy. We roll out our HFIR MLPs G&P and Transportation Indexes. For further details see: Midstream Weekly Recap: Midstream Clobbers The XLE
WTI July crude oil (CL1:COM) settles +1.2% to $70.05/bbl, the highest finish for the front-month contract since October 2018, on continued expectations of improvement in U.S. energy demand and indications that additional Iranian oil supply would not be re-introduced into the market anytime so...
California has become the first state to borrow money from the federal government so it can continue paying out unemployment benefits, serving as an early sign of the potential magnitude of federal assistance that could be required. More news on: Nuveen California Quality Municipal Incom...
The merchant refining sector has staged a relief rally in recent weeks as investors have responded positively to early reports that efforts to "flatten the curve" in major U.S. COVID-19 hot zones have been successful. The share prices of CVR Energy ( CVI ), Delek US Holdings ( DK ), H...