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Narrowing Yield Gap in Treasurys Signals Worries Over Fed, Growth

2021-11-01T09:10:05-05:00November 1st, 2021|

The gap between yields on shorter- and longer-term Treasurys narrowed at month’s end, reflecting the tension between investors’ expectations that interest rates will climb and their concerns about the prospects for longer-term growth. Yields on longer-term Treasurys, which tend to fall when investors expect cooling economic growth, have retreated since approaching their 2021 highs earlier in October. The slide came after new data showed tepid growth and lingering inflationary pressures, intensifying some investors’ expectations that the Federal Reserve will hasten interest-rate increases, slowing the economy. Yields on shorter-term Treasurys, meanwhile, have continued to rise. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for October 29, 2021

2021-11-01T09:04:53-05:00November 1st, 2021|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Gas prices up $1.25 a gallon over past year, home heating fuel costs expected to skyrocket this winter

2021-11-01T01:04:43-05:00November 1st, 2021|

U.S. gasoline prices reached a 7-year-high this week, with the national average of a regular gallon of gasoline rising to $3.399, up from $3.187 last month, AAA reports. Gasoline prices at the pump have gone up every day in the past 27 days, adding about 21 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas, AAA says. A year ago, the average price of a regular gallon of gasoline was $2.151 a gallon, meaning motorists are paying about an average of $1.25 more a gallon this fall than last. “With the U.S. economy slowly recovering from the depths of the pandemic, [...]

GDP growth slows as Americans’ economic confidence declines

2021-11-01T01:02:36-05:00November 1st, 2021|

The U.S.’ Gross Domestic Product grew only 2% for the third quarter of 2021, signaling bad news for the economy. In the second quarter, the GDP grew 6.7%. The U.S. Department of Commerce released new GDP data showing the disappointing growth figures. According to the agency, this was partly caused by decreased federal spending and lower residential fixed investment. The Commerce Department also pointed to the ongoing pandemic and diminished federal aid for the pandemic but admitted it is impossible to quantify how much impact that had on the slower growth. Source: Atchison Globe Now

Fort Scott and Bourbon County officials discuss additional sharing opportunities

2021-11-01T09:07:18-05:00November 1st, 2021|

City and county leaders discussed potential ideas for collaboration between the two entities during a work session Tuesday at the Empress Event Center. Topics discussed during the meeting included working together to save money on construction and demolition materials, using inmates at the Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center for city projects, taxes and economic development. Source: Fort Scott Tribune

Maize Superintendent announces departure

2021-11-01T09:03:09-05:00November 1st, 2021|

The Superintendent of Maize Public Schools has announced he is leaving. Dr. Chad Higgins announced he would be resigning following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.  Higgins sent out the following message to parents Friday: ... Earlier today, I informed the Maize Board of Education of my intent to resign at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. After a great deal of reflection and conversation with my family, the time has come for me to step back and embrace a new chapter in my life. Source: KAKE - News

The purple lights in Wichita are dwindling

2021-11-01T00:39:12-05:00November 1st, 2021|

Earlier this year Evergy discovered many streetlights were turning purple due to a faulty subcomponent causing the light to fail. Andrew Baker, a spokesperson for Evergy, said identifying and replacing these lights has been quite an undertaking, but the company is finally making progress.  “We've identified just under 4,000 lights in the Wichita area that were putting out this blue-purple light,” said Baker. It’s a big number, but he knows it may not be the final count. Source: KSN-TV

Baxter Springs welcomes first disc golf tournament for its new course

2021-11-01T00:36:22-05:00November 1st, 2021|

A new city addition was put to the test this weekend. Kiwanis Park was the site of the first Spring River Spooktacular disc golf tournament. This was the course's first tournament since it opened back in August. While many of the competitors traveled locally, some competitors travelled from as far as Olathe and Tulsa. Aside from competition, the tournament was designed to help promote business throughout Baxter Springs. Charles Rector, Baxter Springs Disc Golf Club President, says, "Usually people come in the week prior to do some practicing and go in town and buy gas and food and we're just hoping [...]

Medical marijuana cash seizure in Kansas will resonate from companies to court to Congress

2021-11-01T09:08:00-05:00November 1st, 2021|

When Kansas law enforcement officials seized cannabis-related cash from Missouri during a routine traffic stop, they triggered what could be a legal fight that reverberates throughout the nationwide marijuana industry. The deputy pulled over a van and asked where the vehicle was headed. The driver explained she was headed to Kansas City to pick up cash from state-legal medical marijuana facilities to transport to a credit union in Colorado. The sheriff called the Drug Enforcement Administration, which set up surveillance on the driver the next day, watching her pick up cash from several state-licensed dispensaries in Kansas City. When the driver [...]

After a year off, festival goers reveling in Arkalalah

2021-10-29T08:20:45-05:00October 29th, 2021|

Thursday was windy and chilly and downright unpleasant, but Arkansas City had Arkalalah to warm hearts and stomachs. After the event was canceled last year due the coronavirus pandemic, several residents uptown said braving the elements so far has been well worth it. Despite rain Wednesday, people flocked downtown for the food vendors and lined the streets for the night parade. The carnival rides are going strong. Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

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