The Lebenthal Report Episode #105: Municipal Market Update with Megha Shrimal

On this episode of The Lebenthal Report Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome a distinguished expert in the field of municipal markets, Megha Shrimal from MacKay Shields. Megha joins Michael and Dominick as they delve into in-depth discussions about the latest municipal markets, discussing how they shape local economies, fund essential projects, and impact community growth. This essential muni market update is not to be missed! Tune in now for an enlightening conversation on VoiceAmerica, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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The Lebenthal Report Episode #95: Talking Federal Reserve with Steve Friedman

This week on The Lebenthal Report we welcome Steven Friedman from MacKay Shields. Steve is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Macro and Quantitative Solutions. He also serves as Senior Macroeconomist for the Global Credit and Global Fixed Income teams and Chair of their Investment Policy Committee. Michael and Dominick talk about the Federal Reserve with Steve and touch upon many of our clients' burning questions about the current state of the economy. Steve helps break down where we are in the economic cycle currently and what we may expect by the end of the year.

Steve joined MacKay Shields from BNP Paribas Asset Management, where he served as a Senior Economist providing macroeconomic forecasts and scenario analysis for internal investment teams as an input into strategic and tactical asset allocation. Prior to that, Steve spent fifteen years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he held a variety of senior roles including Director of Market Analysis and Director of Foreign Exchange and Investments. Steve received his BA from Wesleyan University and holds master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and Columbia Business School. He has been in the investment industry since 1998. (newyorklifeinvestments.com)

This must listen episode is available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!*

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