Consumer Sentiment Conflicts with Economic Expectations
With consumer sentiment conflicting economists’ expectations for 2021, all eyes are on Washington to see how quickly a COVID-19 relief package can stimulate the economy.
Who We Are
Ehlers is an industry-leading financial advisory firm serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois and Kansas. We leverage centuries of combined experience and specialized expertise to deliver innovative, fully-integrated public finance solutions that help our public sector clients build strong, vibrant and sustainable communities. We serve local governments, school districts, public agencies, special districts, community development authorities and joint powers boards.
Debt Issuance & Management
We’ve helped public sector clients realize their vision through creative debt solutions for more than six decades. It’s why we consistently rank in the top three nationally for the number of competitive bond sales advised.
Economic Development & Redevelopment
Creating new jobs and revitalizing communities is what it’s all about. Our advisors leverage first-hand experience in local government to design financial solutions that bring your development visions to life.
Financial Management Planning
From annual budgets to capital improvement plans – and everything in between – Ehlers provides strategic, yet practical fiscal guidance to help clients fulfill immediate financial needs and achieve long-term community goals.
Investments & Treasury Management
Ehlers delivers comprehensive cash management and investment strategies for our public sector clients' cash-based assets. We also help clients create smart, safe investment policies that strive to support liquidity and return, while adhering to IRS regulations.
Arbitrage Consulting
Our specialized consultants partner seamlessly with your Ehlers’ Advisory team to develop strategies that ensure IRS compliance and minimize rebates.
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Integrated
With client communities at the heart of everything we do, Ehlers’ integrated advisory teams are highly-qualified to deliver independent guidance across all areas of public finance. Not all financial advisory firms can say that.
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Bond Sales
Ehlers helps clients market and issue bonds through both competitive and negotiated processes. The occurrence and details of our clients' competitive bond sales are subject to change. Final details for each sale listed will be found in the official statement produced by Ehlers.
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Upcoming Bond Sales
City of St. Francis, Wisconsin
$10,065,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A
Maturities
2022 - 2036
Sale Date & Time
March 2 2021, 10:00 AM CT
Independent School District No. 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan), Minnesota
$8,990,000.00 Certificates of Participation, Series 2021A
Maturities
2022 - 2031
Sale Date & Time
March 8 2021, 11:30 AM CT
Interest Rate Indices
Municipal Debt Rates
As of February 18, 2021
Bond Buyer Index
Revenue Bond Index
10-Year Treasury Note
Fixed Income Investment Rates
As of February 19, 2021
3-Month Commercial Paper
1-Year U.S. Treasury Bill
3-Year GO AA Muni
Newsroom
Another COVID-19 Relief Bill?
Take a look at how U.S. Treasury yields have trended recently, the next proposed Covid-19 relief bill and its potential impacts, recent trends in urban housing and potential impact on municipal budgets.
Highlighting the Start of a New Year
With the official start of the 117th Congress this week, we highlight some of the legislative proposals in the area of public finance that may be revisited and how they can impact issuers.
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