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March 2024
MOCAAT Newsletter
Market Update: Economic Growth Propels Stocks

Strong economic data helped lift the S&P 500 by 5.17% in February as markets also priced in a Federal Reserve that may be slower to cut rates. The Citi Surprise Index, which compares forecasted economic data to reported data, rose in early February on higher employment and inflation data.   Continue Reading…

February 2024
Press Release
PMA/MOCAAT Achieves Significant Milestone – Reaching $3B in Fund Assets

PMA, a premier full-service provider of financial and advisory services to local governments, along with the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury (MOCAAT), achieved a significant milestone by reaching $3 billion in assets in MOCAAT and its Fixed Rate Investment Program as of February 7, 2024.

Established in 2020 and sponsored by EducationPlus, the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City, the Missouri Association of Rural Education, and the Greater Ozarks Cooperating School Districts, MOCAAT has provided significant value to Missouri schools.  Continue reading..

February 2024
Missouri School Finance and Investment Market Update

Check out a recent article that was featured on the MoASBO (Missouri Association of School Business Officials) website. Jason Hoffman and John Jungmann share their knowledge on the School Finance and Investment Market.  Read here…

Winter 2023-2024
PMA Asset Management Semi-Annual Market Outlook
Positive Expected Returns in 2024

As we put the finishing touches on another wild year for the global capital markets, we expect positive returns to continue in 2024, despite our expectations for a slowing economy. We find ourselves in a market shaped by both challenges and opportunities. The economic recovery from COVID has been nothing short of amazing, bolstered by innovative solutions and the adaptability of industry and businesses within every segment of the economy.  Continue Reading…

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