Laura Lake

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Financial markets appeared to be caught in a tug-of-war between rising COVID-19 cases and positive vaccine news. We discuss the details in our monthly market commentary: https://t.co/WQM2kKvz7U

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Long-term investors are considering the implications of the elections, an effective COVID-19 vaccine and the possibility of fiscal and policy stimulus before year end. Read our investment team’s views here: https://t.co/P81XKpAdag

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Despite an equity sell-off and rising COVID cases, most spread product sectors generated positive excess returns in October due to a strong technical backdrop. Check out our October Market Commentary. https://t.co/7De1t4y1BQ

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Positive economic signs from the summer may be moderating as the nation navigates the election season. Check out our September Market Commentary. https://t.co/lYfMY90V01

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Even as companies issue new debt, they are taking steps to strengthen their balance sheets. Nick Elfner takes a closer look. https://t.co/sxZXDCCv36

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Stimulus may sustain markets into the fourth quarter, but a delay in the next stimulus bill and high unemployment may weigh on risk assets. Check out our Market Commentary: https://t.co/P2KinNbJOA

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

For the time being, investors appear to be confident that monetary and fiscal intervention will sustain market trends, but real challenges to underlying fundamentals remain. Our July Market Commentary offers insights: https://t.co/rmxNcwCmTl

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

In Q2, the unprecedented participation of the Fed in the #corporatebond market helped reinforce investor confidence and demand for IG corporate bonds. Read more from Nick Elfner: https://t.co/O2aAGVCt52

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Theme-based engagement discussions help our analysts gain a deeper understanding of material #ESG factors. See what themes we are focused on for the rest of the year: https://t.co/N2ysLqhEsy

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

COVID-19 highlighted the importance of corporate supply chains and human capital management, it has also emphasized growing inequality within US communities, our analysts explore these topics further in a new perspective. https://t.co/RcVSL0dTR8

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

In May as states began to reopen economic indicators moved in positive direction but the economy is a long way from pre COVID-19 levels. Our May market review provides additional perspective. https://t.co/k7BygrhuRA

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

COVID-19 relief packages included mortgage payment forbearance provisions for borrowers. We are closely monitoring the implications for the MBS market. Learn more about how this could impact the market: https://t.co/5BzTVduJOC

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

As COVID-19 ripples through the global economy, inevitably some will look to compare the economic impact and corporate bond default cycle to prior periods. Nick Elfner examines the record. https://t.co/OsPmiJa5Ds

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Expectations for a V-shaped recovery seem optimistic with a slow, uneven recovery more likely. Read our market review here: https://t.co/kcPNLqRDzK

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Breckinridge’s co-head of research Adam Stern assesses near-term economic impact and the lasting mark that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to leave on the #munimarket. https://t.co/bNZcztQQS0

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

The new MLF program is a profound change to the #muni market. Learn more: https://t.co/4TRclN1LXi

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

The economic effects of COVID-19 and resulting market actions dominated U.S. IG corporate #bond market performance in the first quarter. Read more from co-head of research, Nick Elfner: https://t.co/I5nEf65pIt

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Co-head of research, Nick Elfner, and director of ESG research, Rob Fernandez, examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is focusing #ESG research and material risk factors for corporate issuers: https://t.co/h9NRcEGBwk

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

Investing often means anticipating the unexpected, like COVID-19. Our Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan (BCP) sustained our investing and client operations. Learn more about our BCP in our 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report. https://t.co/QrI9Uad6KI

[Laura Lake @LakeLaura3]

The fallout from COVID-19 began as a liquidity crunch but may pressure muni and corporate credit quality if it is prolonged. Read more about Breckinridge’s thoughts on the current market from March 26th: https://t.co/6v5E3WxMJE