Muni Bonds News and Perspectives

Moody’s Investors Service upgraded its rating of the largest U.S. municipal bond insurer, Assured Guaranty. Moody’s attributed the upgrade, from A2 to A1, to...

More than two years after the pandemic began and state governments were hit with fiscal challenges, revenue for most states has bounced back and is strong,...

It’ll be no surprise when the Federal Reserve Board raises short-term interest rates over the next few months, but the fallout may shock some people. For as...

Amid the oracles' frenzy over the Federal Reserve Board's next move, municipal bond investors would be wise to continue doing what’s worked for them all...

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...

Investor demand is high and borrowing costs are relatively low, yet municipal bond issuance remains flat. In this attractive environment, why aren’t there...

The significant investment in public assets under the new infrastructure law should have a positive effect on the municipal bond market, strengthening credits...

re we missing a golden opportunity in the municipal bond market to finance fixes to crumbling bridges, dams, roads and schools? A veteran...

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...

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...