Muni Bonds News and Perspectives

Odds are, the Fed won’t raise rates as much as expected this year. But that could change. After all, in the world of Fed watching, there are as many opinions...

When you’re a municipal bond investor, there can be a lot of distractions. What’s the Fed’s next move? Where’s the economy headed? Which way will the...

Foreign investors continue to pile into municipal bonds at record levels. Although they’re unable to enjoy the tax advantages of munis, non-U.S. residents...

It’s hard to imagine that a tool used to finance most of the nation’s infrastructure might be on the chopping block. Indeed, we doubt it will ultimately...

How can you spot a fixed-income investor with cash on the sidelines waiting for the ideal time to jump into the market? He’s the one sporting a grimace....

When you think of municipal bond investing, do you picture an adrenaline-pumping amusement park ride or a weekend nap in a chaise? For long-time investors,...

The frequently predicted but so-far invisible “Great Rotation” has found new life since the presidential election. Still missing, however, is evidence that...

A group of the nation’s mayors pushing to maintain the tax exemption on municipal bonds received some unexpected but welcome news recently: the...

As closed-end municipal bond funds cut their distribution rates, dissatisfied investors looking for tax-free income are exploring alternatives. Reports say at...

If anyone says they know how the recent election results will affect the municipal bond market, ignore them. There are many more questions than answers, and...