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Chandler’s publications highlight conditions in the fixed income markets and economic indicators that may affect the bond markets, the yield curve, and Treasury yield spreads. Our weekly and monthly communications, whitepapers authored by investment professionals, participation at industry conferences and events, and other insights and news articles are below. If you would like to receive an electronic monthly copy of the Bond Market Review newsletter or be added to any other mailing lists, please CONTACT US.

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The US National Debt: History and Impact of Budget Deficits

The US National Debt: History and Impact of Budget Deficits

As of September 30, 2024, the U.S. population is 337.2 million, and the national debt has reached...

Investment Policy Statements for California Entities: Updates for 2024 Policies

Investment Policy Statements for California Entities: Updates for 2024 Policies

An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is the foundation for a local government’s investment program...

The US Labor Market

The US Labor Market

The purpose of this white paper is to outline the key components of the US labor market, its...

Modern Monetary Inflation

Modern Monetary Inflation

As a thought experiment, one could ponder what would happen if a modern-day tycoon, such as Elon...

Tightening Monetary Policy and Risk Management Considerations

Tightening Monetary Policy and Risk Management Considerations

Interest rates have increased significantly, and risk assets including equities and corporate bonds...

Central Banks to the Rescue

Central Banks to the Rescue

The novel coronavirus pandemic that spread across the globe beginning in late 2019 and early 2020...

Evaluating Proposals for Investment Advisory Services

Evaluating Proposals for Investment Advisory Services

Selecting the right Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) to manage your assets is one of the most...

Section 115 Trust Considerations for Public Agencies for Funding OPEB Obligations

Section 115 Trust Considerations for Public Agencies for Funding OPEB Obligations

Across the country, public agencies, corporations, and individuals face the challenges of funding...

Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB): What Is It and How Has It Changed?

Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB): What Is It and How Has It Changed?

You may be thinking to yourself “what is a Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB), and why may it be...

Negative Yields – And Why They are (Still) Unlikely to Happen in the U.S.

Negative Yields – And Why They are (Still) Unlikely to Happen in the U.S.

Please see Chandler’s updated whitepaper where we revisit “Negative Yields – and Why they are...

Senate Bill No. 998

Senate Bill No. 998

At Chandler Asset Management, we believe it is imperative that every California Local Agency review...

Finding Safety in a Volatile Corporate Market

Finding Safety in a Volatile Corporate Market

Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the ratings composition of the...

State of the Municipal Bond Market

State of the Municipal Bond Market

Financial markets have suffered tremendous volatility in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the...

Chandler’s 2020 Economic Outlook

Chandler’s 2020 Economic Outlook

We expect US economic growth to moderate in 2020 toward trend growth of 1.8% compared to 2.3% in...

Negative Yields – And Why They’re Unlikely to Happen in the U.S.

Negative Yields – And Why They’re Unlikely to Happen in the U.S.

Imagine a world where lenders pay you to borrow money from them; debt service on mortgages is...

Recession or Slower Growth?

Recession or Slower Growth?

Is the US Economy Headed for a Recession in 2019?

The $4 Trillion Conundrum

The $4 Trillion Conundrum

An Analysis of the Federal Reserve’s Balance Sheet and Reduction Operations The severity of...

The Disconnect Between Interest Rates and Federal Reserve Projections

The Disconnect Between Interest Rates and Federal Reserve Projections

Who is Correct? The current market environment presents a unique challenge for fixed income...

Get Ready for Rising Rates

Get Ready for Rising Rates

The possibility of sustained economic growth, improvements in consumer confidence and job...

Enhanced Cash Investing

Enhanced Cash Investing

An Attractive Strategy for your Portfolio’s Cash Allocation In the shadow of the recent...

Resiliency of Asset Backed Security Structures

Resiliency of Asset Backed Security Structures

A key tool to a diversified investment program Asset Backed Securities (ABS) often carry a...

Decomposition of a Deal and Debt

Decomposition of a Deal and Debt

Corporate mergers and acquisitions pose risks to investors Investing in corporate debt can...

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