Municipalities Recovering Better-than-Expected
September 30, 2021
Bailard’s Director of Fixed Income, Linda M. Beck, CFA, breaks down the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition of state and local governments, with a special look at the…
Looking for Income in a Low-Income World
March 30, 2021
Linda M. Beck, CFA, Senior Vice President and Director of Fixed Income March 31, 2021 While interest rates have risen sharply off last summer’s lows, they remain historically low. 10-Year…
The Intersection of Aging, Savings, and Interest Rates
October 15, 2019
Linda M. Beck, CFA, Senior Vice President and the Director of Fixed Income September 30, 2019 A country’s economic growth along with its savings rate depend upon its demographics. Younger…
The Appeal of Municipal Bonds in the Era of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
July 22, 2019
Linda M. Beck, CFA is a Senior Vice President of Bailard and Director of Fixed Income June 30, 2019 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) had a significant impact on the supply, demand…
The State of the States: How Will a Slowing U.S. Economy Impact State Finances?
March 31, 2019
Linda M. Beck, CFA is a Senior Vice President of Bailard and Director of Fixed Income March 31, 2019