State and Local Government Debt Since the Financial Crisis

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1 State and Local Government Debt Since the Financial Crisis Chicago Federal Reserve 29 th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium John Mousseau, CFA Executive Vice President & Director of Fixed Income Further distribution prohibited without prior permission.

2 Adventures in Muniland! Adventures in Muniland: A Guide to Municipal Bond Investing in the Post-Crisis Era Co-Authors: Michael Comes David Kotok John Mousseau Foreword by: Alexandra Lebenthal Available for purchase on Amazon.com With a perspective that only decades of experience can bring, Adventures in Muniland captures the municipal bond market's transformation from stodgy to dynamic. This concise, yet comprehensive stroll offers an insider's view, brings the reader right up to today's discussions, and carries the added benefit of providing a clear understanding of what can at times appear to be an opaque marketplace. The Cumberland team has produced an insightful review for the seasoned professional and a must read for newcomers and investors.. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 2

3 Interest Rate Munis & Tsys: Jan. 2, Taxable Equivalent Yield Jan A Industrial 5 US Treasury 4 MMD Muni AAA Years Source: Bloomberg. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 3

4 Interest Rate Munis & Tsys: Dec. 29, US TSY A Industrial MMD Muni AAA Taxable Equivalent Yield Taxable Equivalent Yield January 2007 TEY (39.6% Top Rate and 3.8% Surtax) A Industrial 6 Taxable Equivalent Yield: Jan MMD Muni AAA 4 3 US Treasury Years Source: Bloomberg. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 4

5 Interest Rate Munis & Tsys: Jan. 23, Taxable Equivalent Yield: Jan TEY (39.6% Top Rate and 3.8% Surtax A Industrial 3 2 US Treasury MMD Muni AAA Years Source: Bloomberg. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 5

6 Interest Rate Munis & Tsys: Nov. 13, Taxable Equivalent Yield: Jan TEY (39.6% Top Rate and 3.8% Surtax A Industrial 4 3 MMD Muni AAA US Treasury Years Source: Bloomberg. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 6

7 Bond Buyer 40 vs. 30-year Treasury Source: Bloomberg and Cumberland Advisors. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 7

8 Muni Market Feast & Famine This graph illustrates the performance of the municipal bond market since Since then, the market has experienced 3 major sell-offs: 1) Flight into Treasurys out of risk, 2) Panic selling because of Meredith Whitney, 3) Fears of Fed tapering Financial Crisis Meredith Whitney Moment Tapering & Fund Outflows Source: Bloomberg and Cumberland Advisors. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 8

9 $ Millions Muni Bond Fund Flows Municipal Bond Fund Flows (All Municipal) 2 per. Mov. Avg. (Municipal Bond Fund Flows (All Municipal)) $13,000 $8,000 Muni Bond market has repaired without Bond Fund Flows $3,000 -$2,000 -$7,000 -$12,000 -$17, Source: Lipper. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 9

10 200 Moody s Rating Changes: Revenue 180 Moody's Quarterly and Annual Municipal Rating Revisions Cumberland Advisors has owned more essential service revenue bonds Source: Moody s Investors Service Upgrades - Revenue Downgrades - Revenue. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 10

11 Moody s Rating Changes: Tax-Backed 200 Moody's Quarterly and Annual Municipal Rating Revisions Cumberland Advisors has owned less general obligation bonds Source: Moody s Investors Service Upgrades - Tax Downgrades - Tax. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 11

12 Fed Funds vs. Treasury Year Treasury 4 10-Year Treasury 3 Fed Funds Target 2 1 Why a Fed rate hike will not be terrible for long-term rates: year Treasury yields increased 85 basis points while Fed funds increased 400 basis points 0 Fed Funds Target 30-yr. Treasury 10-yr. Treasury Source: Bloomberg and Cumberland Advisors. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 12

13 Muni/Tsy Ratio: Last Fed Hike 30-year Muni/Treasury Ration vs. Fed Funds Muni yield ratios dropped last rate hike Source: Bloomberg and Cumberland Advisors. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 13

14 Municipal Bond Issuance Selected Categories Year-to-Date ($ Billions) YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Source: Bond Buyer. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 14

15 Muni Credit Quality: Very High. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 15

16 Default Probabilities Even Smaller Cumulative Default Rates, Average over the Period , Municipal vs. Corporate Issuers Rating Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Municipal Issuers % % % % % % % % % % Aaa Aa A Baa Ba B Caa-C Investment-Grade Speculative-Grade All Rated Source: Moody s. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 16

17 Higher Corp. Default Experience Cumulative Default Rates, Average over the Period , Municipal vs. Corporate Issuers Rating Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Corporate Issuers % % % % % % % % % % Aaa Aa A Baa Ba B Caa-C Investment-Grade Speculative-Grade All Rated Source: Moody s. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 17

18 August 17, 2015 September 8, 2015 October 22, 2015 November 23, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 12, 2015 May 14, 2015 May 20, Timeline: Chicago Illinois Supreme Court unanimously rules that the State s pension reform act is unconstitutional Moody s lowers $8.9 billion of Chicago GO, sales, and motor fuel tax debt from Baa2 to Ba1 (neg) citing the ruling and the city s options for curbing growth in its own unfunded pension liabilities have narrowed considerably. The rating action creates a trigger event, creating a potential liquidity crisis. S&P lowers its rating to A- from A+ and placed it on Credit Watch with Negative Implications citing the current need to address potential liquidity pressure due to rating triggers. Fitch lowers its rating to BBB+ on May 15, City postpones GO bond sale (converting variable rate to fixed rate) and enters into forbearance negotiation with its liquidity providers. Banks agree not to exercise termination actions. Chicago Board of Education downgraded to junk (BB) by S&P Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduces budget with tax hikes featuring middle class loophole. Illinois GO downgraded to Baa1 from A3; Met Pier downgraded to Baa2 from Baa1 on budgetary stalemate Chicago Board of Ed GO Rating (BB) put on Credit Watch Negative by S&P; Chicago Sales Tax bonds lowered to AA from AAA, Outlook Negative Source: Steve Schrager (Thomson Reuters). Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 18

19 Windy City vs. the World 6.5 Uninsured Chicago GO vs. MMA Curves % Due 1/1/40 Call: 1/1/19 Dated: 1/28/ Source: Bloomberg Uninsured Chicago G/O 10 YR MMA 30YR MMA. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 19

20 Insured Chicago A Buy? % Due 12/1/42 Call: 12/1/22 Dated: 8/21/12 AGM 5.00% Due 12/1/42 Call: 12/1/22 Dated: 8/21/12 Chicago BoE - Uninsured vs. Insured Source: Bloomberg 10YR MMA Uninsured Chicago BoE Insured Chicago BoE - AGM. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 20

21 As Goes Illinois, So Goes Chicago 6.5 Uninsured General Obligation (GO) - Illinois vs. Chicago % Due 2/1/39 Call: 12/1/24 Dated: 2/13/ % Due 1/1/40 Call: 1/1/19 Dated: 1/28/ Source: Bloomberg Uninsured IL G/O Uninsured Chicago G/O. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 21

22 Chicago Ratings & CA Scoring AAA/Aaa 10 Chicago General Obligation Ratings 9 AA+/Aa1 8 AA/Aa2 7 AA-/Aa3 6 A+/A1 5 4 A/A2 3 A-/A3 2 BBB+/Baa1 1 BBB/Baa2 0-1 BBB-/Baa3-2 BB+/Ba1 Source: Bloomberg, Cumberland Advisors S&P Moody's CA Credit Score. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 22

23 The Bad Boy of Bonds % Due 7/1/41 Call: 7/1/22 Dated: 4/3/ % Due 7/1/35 Call: 7/1/22 Dated: 4/3/2012 Puerto Rico Uninsured vs Insured Source: Bloomberg Uninsured Puerto Rico Insured Puerto Rico. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 23

24 Disclosure All material presented is compiled from sources believed to be reliable. However, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments involve risk including loss of principal. Fixed income investments are subject to interest rate and credit risk. Copyright 2014 Cumberland Advisors. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. 24