Muni Bonds News and Perspectives

A surge of municipal bonds is hitting the market this year, feeding a demand that continues strong. In the first 10 months of 2024, state and municipal...

Have you noticed the sunshine in the municipal bond market radiating from the Fed’s recent interest-rate cut? It’s reflected by municipal market analysts, who...

Are municipal bond investors overlooking the improved outlook of Illinois? For years, the state was plagued by budget problems and rising unfunded pension...

While speculation swirls around the upcoming election and fallout from the Fed’s recent rate cut, analysts seem consistently bullish on one issue: Value in...

Will the upcoming elections affect the municipal bond market? It’s a question we’ve been asked frequently as the election draws near. While no one is certain...

The massive issuance of municipal bonds is continuing apace, as state and local governments ramp up borrowing ahead of expected Fed moves and election-year...

We’ve heard it countless times, and you probably have, too: When commentators discuss the merits of municipal bonds, they unfailingly – and solemnly – mention...

For those wondering why generations of investors choose municipal bonds to help them sleep well at night, California’s budget process may provide some...

More municipal bonds are pouring into the market amid robust demand by investors. As of June, issuance stood at $241.5 billion, a 31.9% increase over last...

After decades in the municipal bond market, we’re still astonished at the lengths some investors will go to overcomplicate what are essentially simple...