While forecasts for 2022 muni issuance vary, there is consensus on one aspect of the tax-free bond market: Demand will continue apace. In a survey of almost a dozen firms, analysts project… Read More »

Investor demand is high and borrowing costs are relatively low, yet municipal bond issuance remains flat. In this attractive environment, why aren’t there more muni bonds on the market? It… Read More »

The significant investment in public assets under the new infrastructure law should have a positive effect on the municipal bond market, strengthening credits and spurring local projects. Although… Read More »

Are we missing a golden opportunity in the municipal bond market to finance fixes to crumbling bridges, dams, roads and schools? A veteran research analyst thinks so. Richard Ciccarone,… Read More »

If you’re looking for drama in the municipal bond market, a report by Moody’s indicates you’ll have to look elsewhere. Muni bonds remain steady. According to the rating agency’s annual… Read More »

A peek into the financial holdings of Federal Reserve officials found that Chairman Jerome Powell owns more than $1.5 million in municipal bonds. The inclusion of bonds in Powell’s portfolio… Read More »

Many longtime municipal bond investors glancing at their monthly statements are seeing the market value of their bonds soar. For most, it’s not important. They understand that market values… Read More »

A state known for years for financial woes is showing signs of recovery and issuing new bonds as strong investor demand for munis continues. Illinois is issuing $340 million of new debt for… Read More »

While plans to fix roads and bridges made headlines, a more obscure provision in the Senate’s infrastructure bill will help turn those ideas into reality: Expanding the use of private activity… Read More »

For tax-free income investors aiming for more certainty in reaching their goals without distracting market noise, there’s a simple answer: Individual municipal bonds. By investing in specific… Read More »