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Local government finances are deteriorating.

That’s according to the latest data on commercial acceptance draft (CAD) defaults.

ICYDK: CADs are tradable, non-interest-bearing IOUs with a fixed maturity (see our October 20 note).

Local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) issue CADs to pay suppli...