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Moody's Investors Service's recently released annual municipal bond market snapshot, US Municipal Bond Defaults and Recoveries, 1970-2017, with updates through 2017, reaffirms two hallmark benefits that muni bonds continue to offer. First, muni bonds continued to be highly rated in 2017, wit...

By Stephanie Larosiliere, Senior Client Portfolio Manager on Aug 24, 2018, in Fixed Income Tax reform created a rush of issuance last year Recently, municipal bonds have performed well despite increased market volatility and a rising interest rate environment that saw the 10-year U...

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The persistent clamor from investors seeking opportunity and direction this summer is set to become even louder. August is expected to bring with it an estimated (and significant) $51 billion in potential reinvestment demand from municipal bond holders. This means the supply/demand imbalance, ...

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President Trump reached an understanding with the European Commission this week, potentially averting an escalating trade war. The meeting in Washington, eased tensions caused by the US administration's threats to impose tariffs on car imports from Europe. Under the proposed agreement, the EU ...

By James L. Iselin, Head of Municipal Fixed Income "He plays every point like he is broke." - Jimmy Connors on Rafael Nadal When I hit midyear or year-end, my first instinct is to spend time taking a look back and then try to project forward. I also may make a pledge to join a gym an...

By Ted Vogel, Portfolio Specialist, Municipal Fixed Income "Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington Concerns over brisk economic growth, potential trade wars and increased inflation put upward pressure on bond yields during the second quarter. In ad...