News - Articles

• Announcing IMET’s Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services provided by Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, LLC Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Articles

  IMET is very pleased to announce that it now offers Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services (ARCS) through an agreement with Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, LLC. Read more here:

  Announcing IMET’s Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services provided by Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, LLC

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• Get involved with IMET! Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees! Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Articles

  The IMET Board of Trustees is soliciting interest from eligible IMET participants who would like to serve as a trustee of the IMET Board. One board position is now open as of August 2025. For more information click on the link below:

  Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees  

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: City of Champaign Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in Articles

  In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature the City of Champaign, where Finance Director Kay Nees shares how IMET supports the City’s financial operations and investment goals. 

  IMET Participant Spotlight: City of Champaign

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• Market Outlook - September 2025 Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Articles

  The September 2025 Market Outlook provides updated economic data and Federal Reserve developments since the August 2025 Monthly Newsletter, highlighting stronger GDP growth, persistent inflation, stable bond spreads, and revised expectations for interest rate cuts.

  Market Outlook - September 2025

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: Massac County Monday, August 25, 2025 in Articles

  In our first ever addition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we explore Massac County, where Treasurer Sarah Bremer and her hardworking team share insights on serving their community in southern Illinois. The IMET Participant Spotlight is our way of highlighting the communities and finance professionals we proudly serve across Illinois.

  IMET Participant Spotlight: Massac County

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• Get involved with IMET! Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees! Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Articles

  The IMET Board of Trustees is soliciting interest from eligible IMET participants who would like to serve as a trustee of the IMET Board. One board position is now open as of August 11th, 2025. For more information click on the link below:  

  Get involved with IMET! Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees!

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• Summer Projections Heading Into Fall Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Articles

  This article discusses the Federal Reserve’s current rate stance and how the IMET Core Fund offers Illinois public agencies a safe, liquid, and flexible investment option amid uncertainty heading into fall.

  Summer Projections Heading Into Fall

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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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