Muni Bonds News and Perspectives

Are municipal bond investors overlooking the improved outlook of Illinois? For years, the state was plagued by budget problems and rising unfunded pension...

While speculation swirls around the upcoming election and fallout from the Fed’s recent rate cut, analysts seem consistently bullish on one issue: Value in...

Will the upcoming elections affect the municipal bond market? It’s a question we’ve been asked frequently as the election draws near. While no one is certain...

The massive issuance of municipal bonds is continuing apace, as state and local governments ramp up borrowing ahead of expected Fed moves and election-year...

We’ve heard it countless times, and you probably have, too: When commentators discuss the merits of municipal bonds, they unfailingly – and solemnly – mention...

For those wondering why generations of investors choose municipal bonds to help them sleep well at night, California’s budget process may provide some...

More municipal bonds are pouring into the market amid robust demand by investors. As of June, issuance stood at $241.5 billion, a 31.9% increase over last...

After decades in the municipal bond market, we’re still astonished at the lengths some investors will go to overcomplicate what are essentially simple...

The stream of people investing in the municipal bond market through individual bonds continues to rise. Family ownership of municipal bonds, including those...

How hard is the $6 trillion in money-market funds working for the investors who put it there? At first blush, one would think the cash was logging overtime....