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JPMorgan: Economy In “K-Shape” Recovery. Odds of Trump Winning Increasing As Protests Simmer.

September 1, 2020 – In a research note released yesterday, J.P. Morgan analysts Marko Kolanovic and Bram Kaplan postulated that…

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Morgan Stanley: “CARES 2” Will Extend Up To $614B of Muni-Related Stimulus Aid And Bring Back Advance Refundings

July 20, 2020 – Morgan Stanley waded into the Congressional prediction sweepstakes today, predicting that Congress will extend up to…

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Eager to Avoid PPP Controversies, the Fed Is Requiring Municipal Borrowers To Certify Loss of Market Access

April 27, 2020 – After markets closed, the Federal Reserve announced an expansion of the Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF). Specifically,…

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How A Morgan Stanley Report Might Stymie Future Stimulus Bills To Assist U.S. Corporations

April 21, 2020 – A report by Morgan Stanley is being scrutinized by market participants and political staffers for concluding…