Insights
Cumberland Advisors Market Commentary offers insights and analysis on upcoming, important economic issues that potentially impact global financial markets. Our team shares their thinking on global economic developments, market news and other factors that often influence investment opportunities and strategies. Our readers appreciate its timeliness, depth of analysis, and quality of research.
Author(s): David R. Kotok | Fri April 3, 2020
Dear Readers,
While the United States and much of the world outside of Asia is still trying to "flatten the curve" in response to the coronavirus pandemic, China is posturing itself for a quick comeback. Can we believe their numbers and agree that their virus-response methodology was…
Author(s): David R. Kotok & John R. Mousseau | Thu April 2, 2020
John Mousseau and I have combined our professional experience with our views of the municipal finance market. With the help of our Cumberland staff, we want to offer a format for immediate assistance designed to address urgent state and local government financing problems. This proposal is only…
Author(s): Robert Eisenbeis, Ph.D. | Wed April 1, 2020
It is tempting to focus on the here and now, especially when we are worrying about the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation. We are withdrawing from social contact and are concerned about all sources of risks. We have seen reports of people sanitizing cash…
Author(s): Robert Eisenbeis, Ph.D. | Wed April 1, 2020
Fed Outstanding Repo Transactions March 3 - March 31
Author(s): Michael Drury | Tue March 31, 2020
Dear Readers: Mike Drury is past chair of the Global Interdependence Center, a skilled economist and a personal friend. He is not in the “world is coming to the end” camp. He has given me permission to run his entire weekend piece. Enjoy! -David Kotok
Author(s): David R. Kotok | Mon March 30, 2020
Dear Readers,
In Sarasota, when twilight comes to Sarasota Bay, the lighting under the Ringling Bridge is usually rotating and alternating colors. The light used to be too bright, and the glare invaded the night sky. But now, and after enough complaints from locals, the powers that decide…
Author(s): Cumberland Advisors | Sun March 29, 2020
The Cumberland Advisors Week in Review is a recap of news, commentary, and opinion from our team.
Author(s): John R. Mousseau, CFA | Sat March 28, 2020
The Municipal Bond Market has suffered one of the most dramatic back-offs it has ever seen; and it was accomplished in about nine business days. The rise in yields has been dramatic and fierce and had lots of elements to it. This is a quick synopsis of some of the muni meltdown.
Author(s): Patricia Healy, CFA | Sat March 28, 2020
In our opinion this is a short-term shock, although it will likely change some behaviors for the long term that will need to be monitored.
Author(s): Robert Eisenbeis, Ph.D. | Fri March 27, 2020
Fed Outstanding Repo Transactions March 3 - March 26