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APA’s Insights on Current Market ConditionsJune 20, 2013
Municipal Credit UpdateSeptember 04, 2012
Credit research. How has the game changed?May 30, 2012
Beginning with his remarks May 22nd before a Congressional committee and again on June 19 at a press conference following
APA Special Market ReportInterest Rates and Municipal Bonds Headlines declaring the end of the 30 year bull market for bonds coupled with May’s
APA’s Response to Stockton BankruptcyOn June 27, 2012, the City Council of Stockton, California voted 6 -1 to adopt a spending plan for operating
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APA March 2013 Commentary
March 21st, 2013
CREDIT MARKETS Sequestration: Limited Impact on Muni Market; Long Term Impact on Key States Possible With the recent “Sequestration trigger” there appeared to be little immediate impact on the municipal credit markets. However, APA believes there could be some longer
APA February 2013 Commentary
February 20th, 2013
The late Senator Everett Dirksen was quoted during contentious Appropriations Hearings as saying: “A Billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.” Although the statement referred to Congressional spending patterns, it is equally applicable to
APA January 2013 Commentary
January 22nd, 2013
To quote: “The more things change the more they remain the same.” As investors and politicians took a peek over the fiscal cliff at year end they didn’t like what they saw, or heard from America, and backed away. Unfortunately,
APA December 2012 Commentary
December 20th, 2012
If there is one person who has not heard of the “fiscal cliff” and its looming impact on the U.S. Economy and taxpayer, we would be (in an understatement) surprised. The back and forth between the White House and Republican
November Market Commentary
November 26th, 2012
Although the re-election of President Obama was a decisive victory for his supporters, the celebration may prove short-lived as both camps in Washington faced the complex challenges of dealing with tax reform, deficit reduction and revenue enhancements. All wrapped up
Taxable and Tax Free Municipal Bonds: Better Value and Higher Yields vs. Corporate Bonds
November 8th, 2012
Taxable and Tax Free Municipal Bonds: Better Value and Higher Yields vs. Corporate Bonds Asset Preservation Advisors (APA) believes that investors should continue to invest in highly-rated municipal bonds and diversify their income stream by purchasing taxable municipal bonds. Even
OCTOBER MARKET COMMENTARY
October 17th, 2012
Handicapping the Presidential election through the various opinion and voter polls reminds us of the greased pig contest at the County Fair. Every time some young 4-H’er had the pig in their grasp the crowd would clap and then groan
September Market Commentary
October 3rd, 2012
No sooner did we finish this month’s Commentary with reports of positive reaction in the bond and equity markets to the Fed and ECB’s September policy moves, than sentiment reversed and we now report more skepticism in World markets. When
Atlanta: A City Improved?
September 17th, 2012
Clients have asked whether or not the City of Atlanta has seen improvements in its financial operations. Overall, Asset Preservation Advisors (APA) acknowledges the improvements made to the City’s financial operations. However, challenges still face the City of Atlanta. This
July Market Commentary
July 17th, 2012
The Supreme Court’s landmark, split decision on the Obama Administration’s healthcare legislation seemed to represent more of the same confusing direction emanating from Washington in the past few years. Observers “observed” that the Chief Justice’s opinion appeared to have reversed
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