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U.S. Treasury yields are volatile, with the 10-year yield exceeding its fair value by roughly 64 basis points. This divergence stems from market narratives, including concerns over rising federal deficits and inflationary pressures from tariffs, which influence investor sentiment beyond traditional indicators. Although inflation has declined toward the Federal Reserve's 2% target, yields remain elevated, suggesting factors beyond core fundamentals are at play. Understanding the interplay between short-term market narratives and long-term economic fundamentals when planning and financing projects is crucial for effective risk assessment and strategic decision-making in the current fiscal landscape.

Financial leaders are sounding alarms over the U.S. bond market's stability, citing escalating national debt and fiscal policies under the Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon predicts a potential "crack" in the bond market, attributing it to the administration's proposed budget, which could add over $3.3 trillion to the deficit by 2034. The Congressional Budget Office projects federal debt to reach 117% of GDP within a decade, raising concerns about the nation's fiscal trajectory.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) led a Week of Action to protest the Trump administration's funding freezes and program terminations affecting farmers and local food systems. Key concerns included the abrupt cancellation of USDA programs which supported small and underserved producers. Advocates also promoted the Agriculture Resilience Act, aiming to enhance climate-smart farming practices. The campaign mobilized thousands to urge Congress to reinstate critical funding and protect USDA staff from dismissals. For development finance and community development professionals, these developments highlight the need for sustained advocacy and investment in resilient, equitable food systems.

Join us for the Intro Housing Finance Course on June 25-26! The impact of housing on economic development efforts is a critical issue in many communities. This course will explore how the development finance toolbox can be utilized to support a myriad of housing challenges and opportunities. Register by Friday, June 6 for early bird rates!

The Site Selection & Incentives Advisory (SSIA) practice, within Kroll's Tax Services unit, is seeking a skilled Senior Associate to join the SSIA practice. This position will collaborate with clients and internal teams to define criteria for site selection, including economic, demographic, and logistical factors, collect and analyze data from public and private data sources and stakeholders, including economic indicators, tax policies, and incentive programs, to support site selection decisions, prepare project pitch presentations to be delivered to stakeholder groups during site selection or incentives negotiation and approvals, and more. This role is hybrid based in one of our offices in Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Richardson in Texas.

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