Warren Buffett shocked municipal bond investors early this year when he was quoted in Berkshire Hathaway’s annual report as saying that, under dire...
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Muni Bonds News and Perspectives
Below are bond market commentaries, strategies and analyses written by our municipal bond specialists. They are listed by date.
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Finding the Right Bonds for You
In these challenging economic times, many investors want to know: What guidelines can be employed in selecting muni bonds that will help ensure a safe, steady...
‘Bond Buyer’ Cites FMS Research
From The Bond Buyer: Making a Safe Bet on Florida Real Estate Friday, May 15, 2009 By Dan Seymour Jay H. Abrams found a way around worrying about Florida real...
BABs Bolster Muni Bonds
Unexpectedly, municipal bond prices have been the first major beneficiary of the federal government’s new stimulus package, with the rollout of its “Build...
Why Waiting Won’t Work
As most individual investors know, muni bonds are at historic levels. Compared to taxable income securities, there’s never been a better time – and there may...
Finding ‘Diamonds’ in the Dirt
As investors know, the credit crisis that unfolded in 2008 wreaked havoc with virtually every asset class. Municipal bonds were no exception. Although the...
Credit Analysis: Community Development District Bonds
While much of the price declines among high-grade bonds have been recouped this year, that has not been the case with another segment of the market, Community...
MBIA to Strengthen Muni Insurance
In a move to enhance bondholder protection and write new business, MBIA is separating its municipal bond insurance business from structured finance and other...
Who Needs a Bond ‘Manager’?
It is becoming increasingly clear that municipal bonds offer unusual value in today’s financial environment. Experienced bond investors are feasting on...
Assured Finalizes CIFG Bond Transaction
Assured Guaranty announced that it has closed its agreement with CIFG to reinsure $13 billion of CIFG’s public finance portfolio. CIFG had seen its financial...
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