The old adage that investing in municipal bonds is as exciting as watching paint dry is still true. Amid the recent turmoil in the banking sector, however,...

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-FMS-BOND (1-800-367-2663) or e-mail us.
The old adage that investing in municipal bonds is as exciting as watching paint dry is still true. Amid the recent turmoil in the banking sector, however,...
What are the advisors to the advisors saying right now? “It’s time for financial advisors to revisit their municipal bond allocations.” That’s from Financial...
Amid the drumbeat of dark predictions about the economy, why are municipal bond investors sanguine? It’s simple: They’re confident they will be repaid. While...
What is a top equity strategist recommending for individual investors? “It’s basically bonds,” said Michael Wilson, Morgan Stanley’s head of U.S. equities....
State and local governments are pouring money into state pension plans at a level not seen in decades. The median percentage of the actuarially determined...
If you were trying to outguess the municipal bond market in 2022, you probably had a bad year. Investors who relish tax-free income, on the other hand,...
While investor demand for municipal bonds is revving up, the supply of new munis remains tepid. Normally, investors would expect tighter supply to lead to...
Illinois, once awash in red ink, expects a $1.7 billion revenue surplus, which the governor wants to use to replenish the state’s rainy day and pension funds....
Although fewer municipal bonds are being issued, yields have reached levels not seen in more than a decade. How is that possible? Last month, municipal bond...
What provides peace of mind to municipal bond investors, especially those looking for a reprieve from the stock market tsunami? It’s simple: The fundamentals....
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.