In a sign that the worst news may be behind the bond insurance industry, Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the ratings of both Ambac and MBIA and removed...
Ambac & MBIA Off Credit Watch
read more
Muni Bonds News and Perspectives
Below are bond market commentaries, strategies and analyses written by our municipal bond specialists. They are listed by date.
If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-367-2663 or e-mail us.
Ambac and MBIA Post Strong Gains
Ambac and MBIA posted strong second-quarter earnings, thanks to mark-to-market gains the firms were required to take according to accounting rules. Both firms...
A Tale of Two Investors
For municipal bond investors it is the best of times and the worst of times. The difference is in the eye of the beholder. Meet Mr. Smith. He couldn’t be...
New Housing Law Also Benefits Muni Buyers
Although the “Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008” was designed to bolster Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it also contains good news for municipal bond...
Support for Fannie, Freddie No Surprise to Muni Bond Investors
As muni bond investors know, bonds that fulfill important public purposes receive special consideration when under stress. So it should be no surprise to...
Ambac Sees Future in Revived Subsidiary
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. is bolstering its Connie Lee subsidiary in a bid to separate its municipal bond insurance business from exposure to the sub-prime...
UBS Becomes Poster-Child For ARS Collapse
The auction-rate securities saga is back on center stage, with UBS Securities LLC. playing the lead role. Massachusetts filed a lawsuit charging the...
Bond Insurer Woes Continue
Bond insurers MBIA and Ambac are the latest "AAA" guarantors to lose their gilt-edged ratings. Moody's reduced MBIA's rating to "A2," while at the same time...
Supreme Court Rules For Kentucky In Davis Case
In an eagerly awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Kentucky may continue to exempt municipal bonds issued within the state, while continuing...
Supercharged Munis
Investment Guide Supercharged Munis From Forbes: Bernard Condon 06.02.08, 12:00 AM ET Conventional wisdom says buy muni bonds in cautiously...
Start here.
Do you have specific criteria for bonds you’re looking for? Let us know and we’ll e-mail you bonds that fit your needs. There is no charge for this service.