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• Looking for a longer-term investment option? "Set it and forget it"...It's that simple. Monday, June 16, 2025 in Articles

  This article highlights how the IMET Core Fund remains a strong, reliable longer-term investment solution for Illinois public agencies, well-positioned to benefit from potential rate cuts in today’s shifting market.

  Looking for a longer-term investment option? "Set it and forget it"...It's that simple.

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• Spring 2025 Overview and Future Outlook Friday, May 30, 2025 in Articles

  This article provides an overview of economic conditions in Spring 2025, including the impact of tariffs, interest rate expectations, inflation trends, and the outlook moving forward.

  Spring 2025 Overview and Future Outlook

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• Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments Friday, April 4, 2025 in Articles

  The article discusses recent U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, and how these trade measures may impact local governments by affecting investment returns, project budgeting, and procurement strategies due to rising costs.

  Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments

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• The Fed's Tune Has Changed...Somewhat Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Articles

  This article explores the Federal Reserve's evolving expectations for 2025.

  The Fed's Tune Has Changed...Somewhat

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• Outlook for 2025: Balance and Caution Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Articles

  IMET gives an outlook for 2025 in this article here:

  Outlook for 2025: Balance and Caution

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• IMET Board Officers for 2025 Friday, January 17, 2025 in Articles

  As we embark on a new year, join us as we welcome new leadership. Several of our Trustees are stepping into exciting roles on the IMET Board. To view the IMET BoT, click here.

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• Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool Monday, January 13, 2025 in Articles

  This article discusses why local governments should invest in a Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). It covers the important benefits that LGIP's offer to local governments as well as the differences among the LGIP's.

  Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool

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• Beware the Haunted Markets: Local Government Investing in Spooky Times Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Articles

  A fun Halloween themed article discussing safety, liquidity, and yield within the current market and the future outlook. Beware the Haunted Markets: Local Government Investing in Spooky Times

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• Transparency and Accountability in Public Fund Management Monday, October 7, 2024 in Articles

  This article discusses the important aspects of transparency and accountability in public funds management. The aspects discussed are the principles, structure, reporting, audits, as well as standards and requirements.  Transparency and Accountability in Public Fund Management

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• Refresher: GFOA Best Practices for Managing Public Funds Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Articles

  This article gives a refresher for the GFOA's Best Practices as it pertains to managing public funds.  Even though you may know them well, it is always helpful to review (one might call that a Best Practice). The article can be found here: Refresher: GFOA Best Practices for Managing Public Funds

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