TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Report on the investment interest income during July 2019
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Dear Sir:
Attached is a report of cash investment interest income received by the District for the month of July 2019 and a comparison of income for the same period in 2018.
The District’s inventory of investments at July 31, 2019, consisted of 227 items having a total par value of $767,850,646.91, an average annual yield of 2.318%, and total interest income to maturity of approximately $10.5 million. Inventory figures at the same date in 2018 were of 187 items having a total par value of $805,704,136.54, an average annual yield of 2.024%, and total interest income to maturity of approximately $11.5 million.
Interest Forecast for 2019:
On July 31, 2019, the Federal Reserve decreased the target range for the federal funds rate to 2.00% to 2.25%. This decision was based upon fostering maximum employment and price stability. The Fed is looking to sustain expansion of economic activity, strong labor market conditions, and inflation near the 2 percent objective, but uncertainties about this outlook remain.
Respectfully Submitted, Mary Ann Boyle, Treasurer, MAB:st
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