Ratings: S&P: 'AA' (Stable Outlook) Asset Guaranty (AG) is stronger than ever. With its financial strength rating of 'AA', reaffirmed by Standard &...
Muni Bonds News and Perspectives
Below are bond market commentaries, strategies and analyses written by our municipal bond specialists. They are listed by date.
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A Prescription For Growth
I was recently the guest speaker at an investment seminar. After my presentation, I opened the floor to questions. A local physician, the spokesman for the...
Insured Bonds are Safe Bonds
All of the major bond insurers have reported that no direct material claims are expected as a result of last week's tragedy at New York's World Trade Center...
A Strategy For All Seasons
We are receiving many e-mails and phone calls from clients asking if we are recommending changes in asset allocation in the wake of the World Trade Center...
My Smart Cousin The Tortoise
I have three cousins, and the oldest and youngest are so different that it's hard to believe they come from the same parents. The only thing they have in...
Laddering Leaves You With Less
Current economic weakness combined with "Enronitis" is making it difficult for investment professionals, who normally concentrate on stocks, to remain within...
How Waiting Raises Income Risk
Mention risk to tax-free bond investors and most think of credit risk or market risk. But few consider another kind of risk "income risk" which befalls...
Why The Fed Is Overreacting And What It Means To You
Last year investors were concerned that the Fed wasnât aggressive enough in slowing the economy. They feared that Alan Greenspanâs gradual approach to raising...
ACA Receives Capital Infusion
A $45 million capital infusion from new and existing investors will allow ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation to avoid potential downgrades from Standard &...
ACA Bonds Still Attractive Despite Action By Fitch
Fitch has placed ACA on Rating Watch Negativebecause ACA has failed to raise the additional capital necessary to allow it to do new business. Following the...
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