Chicago Transit’s Looming Fiscal Cliff: A $730 Million Problem in the Making
In 2026, Chicago’s transit network, the veins and arteries of the nation’s third-largest metropolitan economy, will face its most severe financial test in decades.
Jayden Sangha
Jayden is an experienced writer, bond manager and a professor of Finance in California. His writing primarily focuses on a variety of factors influencing the municipal markets, with deep insights for his readers & investors. In addition to writing and teaching, he also manages a bond portfolio (totaling over $700 mil) for a local municipality in California.
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Chicago Transit’s Looming Fiscal Cliff: A $730 Million Problem in the Making
In 2026, Chicago’s transit network, the veins and arteries of the nation’s third-largest metropolitan economy, will face its most severe financial test in decades.
Municipal Bonds: The Tax-Free Income Opportunity of a Generation
When most people think about building wealth, their minds go to stocks, real estate, or even private equity. But in today’s market environment, municipal bonds are quietly offering some of the best after-tax income opportunities we’ve seen in a generation.
Municipal Bonds: The Tax-Free Income Opportunity of a Generation
When most people think about building wealth, their minds go to stocks, real estate, or even private equity. But in today’s market environment, municipal bonds are quietly offering some of the best after-tax income opportunities we’ve seen in a generation.
How Rating Agencies are Viewing the Public Finance Outlook for the Remainder of 2025
While many sectors within U.S. public finance are expected to maintain stable credit quality heading into 2025, emerging credit pressures could begin to impact performance and key rating metrics in the near term.
How Rating Agencies are Viewing the Public Finance Outlook for the Remainder of 2025
While many sectors within U.S. public finance are expected to maintain stable credit quality heading into 2025, emerging credit pressures could begin to impact performance and key rating metrics in the near term.
How Climate Change May Be Reshaping the Landscape for Municipal Debt Issuances
We will take a closer look at the impact of climate change on municipal and state governments and the progress towards evolving municipal debt landscape
How Climate Change May Be Reshaping the Landscape for Municipal Debt Issuances
We will take a closer look at the impact of climate change on municipal and state governments and the progress towards evolving municipal debt landscape
Municipal Bond Market Outlook: Mid-2025 Strategic Analysis
As the rate cycle turns, fiscal pressures evolve, and the political climate remains fluid, municipal bond market participants must reassess their risk and reward appetite to better understand the evolving environments.
Municipal Bond Market Outlook: Mid-2025 Strategic Analysis
As the rate cycle turns, fiscal pressures evolve, and the political climate remains fluid, municipal bond market participants must reassess their risk and reward appetite to better understand the evolving environments.
What Will Trump's Second Presidency Mean for Municipal Bond Holders in 2025?
Donald Trump’s presidency could shake up municipal bonds. Changes to corporate tax rates and the SALT deduction might push demand for tax-exempt bonds in high-tax states, while an infrastructure push may spark new bond issuance.
What Will Trump's Second Presidency Mean for Municipal Bond Holders in 2025?
Donald Trump’s presidency could shake up municipal bonds. Changes to corporate tax rates and the SALT deduction might push demand for tax-exempt bonds in high-tax states, while an infrastructure push may spark new bond issuance.
The Potential for Increased Municipal Debt Activity as Interest Rates Decline in CY 25-26
As borrowing costs decrease, municipalities are likely to increase debt issuance and accelerate infrastructure projects, creating investment opportunities in municipal bonds.
The Potential for Increased Municipal Debt Activity as Interest Rates Decline in CY 25-26
As borrowing costs decrease, municipalities are likely to increase debt issuance and accelerate infrastructure projects, creating investment opportunities in municipal bonds.
Unlocking the Potential of Express Lanes and Dynamic Pricing: A Comprehensive Look
Express lanes with dynamic pricing represent a sophisticated approach to modern traffic management.
Unlocking the Potential of Express Lanes and Dynamic Pricing: A Comprehensive Look
Express lanes with dynamic pricing represent a sophisticated approach to modern traffic management.
How Persistent Inflation Is Being Seen as the Top Financial Risk for the Economy
We will discuss the ramifications of elevated interest rates and inflation on local governments, particularly regarding their inclination toward municipal debt issuances.
How Persistent Inflation Is Being Seen as the Top Financial Risk for the Economy
We will discuss the ramifications of elevated interest rates and inflation on local governments, particularly regarding their inclination toward municipal debt issuances.
Assessing the Financial Toll on U.S. Government Due to Recent Uptick in Migrant and Asylum Seekers
We will take a closer look at how local and state governments share the fiscal strain created by the influx of migrants in the United States.
Assessing the Financial Toll on U.S. Government Due to Recent Uptick in Migrant and Asylum Seekers
We will take a closer look at how local and state governments share the fiscal strain created by the influx of migrants in the United States.
Municipal Debt Outlook for 2024
Lower interest rates in 2024 could spell good news for municipal bonds. Favorable tax policy changes in a presidential election year could also work in favor of municipal bonds.
Municipal Debt Outlook for 2024
Lower interest rates in 2024 could spell good news for municipal bonds. Favorable tax policy changes in a presidential election year could also work in favor of municipal bonds.
Unveiling the Crucial Role of Financial Forecasting in Shaping Annual Rates for U.S. Public Utilities
Explore the potential of U.S. utility bonds in today's challenging market. Discover how these essential service providers offer a stable investment opportunity, with muni bond ETFs yielding 2.5% or more.
Unveiling the Crucial Role of Financial Forecasting in Shaping Annual Rates for U.S. Public Utilities
Explore the potential of U.S. utility bonds in today's challenging market. Discover how these essential service providers offer a stable investment opportunity, with muni bond ETFs yielding 2.5% or more.
Understanding the World of Municipal Debt Beyond the Conventional Purview of Local Government Issuers
We will review different municipal debt issuers in the U.S. and the importance of understanding the inner workings of issuing agency in order to adequately assess the potential risk-reward relationship.
Understanding the World of Municipal Debt Beyond the Conventional Purview of Local Government Issuers
We will review different municipal debt issuers in the U.S. and the importance of understanding the inner workings of issuing agency in order to adequately assess the potential risk-reward relationship.
Positive Trends in the Municipal Debt Outlook
We will take a closer look at some positive trends we are seeing in fixed income markets and potential opportunities for municipal debt investors.
Positive Trends in the Municipal Debt Outlook
We will take a closer look at some positive trends we are seeing in fixed income markets and potential opportunities for municipal debt investors.
Dire Need for Funding for Local Governments to Deal with Growing Homeless Problem in the United States
We will take a closer look at the resource strain presented by the issue of homelessness on local governments.
Dire Need for Funding for Local Governments to Deal with Growing Homeless Problem in the United States
We will take a closer look at the resource strain presented by the issue of homelessness on local governments.
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