CMF News and Press, iShares California Muni Bond From 01/17/24

2024-01-17 23:10:00 ET Summary The bond market ended the year with both duration and credit risk driving strong returns for a second consecutive month. 10-year Treasury yields slid to their lowest level since July after the Fed softened its stance on further interest rate hikes. ...

2024-01-17 20:15:00 ET Summary Moody’s and Kroll continue to rate the US bonds Aaa/AAA, noting significant strengths and resources, while Fitch and S&P both rate the US AA+. We spotlight state ratings on a regular basis because the health of a state affects municipaliti...

2024-01-15 12:35:00 ET Summary The municipal bond market finished 2023 on a high note and its 2024 prospects look just as promising. Given current yields, munis should continue to outperform three-month Treasuries on an after-tax basis if interest rates simply stay where they are....

2024-01-12 03:19:22 ET Summary Fixed income funds realized a return of positive 6.06% during fourth quarter. Tax-exempt bond funds (+6.79%) outperformed taxable bond funds (+5.81%) for first time all year. Passive funds returned a positive 6.19% compared to active’s 6.0...

2024-01-03 21:10:00 ET Summary Treasury yields declined precipitously during the 4th quarter as the Fed’s dovish pivot during the December meeting led to the expectation that rate cuts will be coming earlier in 2024. Investment-grade corporates outperformed taxable munis as...

2024-01-02 19:20:00 ET Summary As we wind down 2023’s year in bonds, the long, strange trip is ending up at the same ten-year bond yields that we started with. The ten-year US Treasury bond closed 2022 at 3.88%, and with the last day of this year upon us, the ten-year yield...

2023-12-28 02:20:00 ET Summary In the face of a persistently strong US economy, the Fed had to continue tightening monetary policy throughout most of 2023. The past year saw heightened levels of volatility across fixed income markets as investors tried to assess the likelihood tha...

2023-12-20 12:11:00 ET Summary Municipal bonds posted historic total returns of 5.90% in November. Rallying interest rates led the way, while strong demand aided outperformance versus Treasuries. Although valuations are tight, favorable seasonal dynamics still warrant optimism...

2023-12-16 05:17:17 ET More on iShares Trust - iShares California Muni Bond ETF For further details see: iShares California Muni Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.1230

2023-12-06 12:15:00 ET Summary We are likely at the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, but don’t anticipate rate cuts until the second half of 2024. The shape of the yield curve and the trajectory of growth will be key drivers of returns. Investors piled into cash in 202...