Jun 17, 2021 | Notes from the Desk
Yesterday’s meeting and announcement was far more interesting than excepted. There were very subtle hints that the Fed is changing its view on the timing of hikes. First the obvious: View has shifted to two hikes in 2023 from no hikes at the previous meeting Nearly a...Mar 18, 2021 | Notes from the Desk
Executive Summary of Today’s FOMC Announcement The Announcement As expected, no change to the overnight rate or Quantitative Easing Programs The Fed continues to project their next rate hike for 2023 The central bankers specifically remind the market that they...Feb 23, 2021 | Notes from the Desk
On Friday, Canada’s largest chain of movie theatres brought $250mm of 5y bonds to market with a coupon of 7.5%. This financing should provide a bridge until theatre re-openings, offering Cineplex 12-18 months of operating liquidity. The Backstory. After suffering...