FMB News and Press, First Trust Managed Municipal ETF From 11/14/23

2023-11-14 06:00:00 ET Summary Municipals posted their third consecutive month of negative total returns amid rising interest rates. A seasonal swell in issuance was well absorbed as investors coveted high, absolute yields. It is likely prudent to begin positioning ahead of an...

2023-11-08 18:25:00 ET Summary As we head into 2024, we think that the next phase for the Federal Reserve is likely a pause while the central bank assesses the impact of the tighter lending and financial conditions it’s established. We’re not in the hard landing camp...

2023-10-27 02:45:00 ET Summary A macroeconomic environment of low growth and decreasing inflation is potentially supportive of munis. Muni yields are at their highest levels in over a decade. Fiscal stimulus and strong revenue collections have helped maintain robust muni credi...

2023-10-26 03:15:00 ET Summary There was an initial decline in bond yields as investors headed to the safety of Treasury bonds, but that reversed as the economy continued to chug along - a bright spot in the otherwise negative headlines. The dysfunction of Congress that we have wi...

2023-10-21 04:20:00 ET Summary The muni yield curve has been inverted before, but not for any meaningful length of time - until now. In this environment, it’s possible not only to potentially increase yield, but provide higher return potential by investing along the short a...

2023-10-19 03:10:00 ET Summary With yet another challenging quarter for muni investors, the index was down about 4%, bringing year-to-date returns to –1.4% for the year. The Muni Bond Index is yielding the highest it's been since 2007, 4.33%. If you expect yields to fal...

2023-10-18 01:35:00 ET Summary Treasury yields across the curve rose to 20-year highs as the market assessed the possibility of the Fed leaving policy rates higher for longer. Credit posted mixed results, with higher risk sectors softening late in the period together with equities...

2023-10-17 06:02:00 ET Summary Municipal bonds sold off considerably in September alongside vastly rising interest rates. Limited demand and a seasonal transition back to net positive supply weighed on the market. The reset in yields and valuations provides an attractive long-...

2023-10-13 09:20:00 ET Summary No September rate hike, but the Fed is concerned that stronger-than-expected economic growth may boost inflationary trends. Now through late October may be an attractive muni market entry point to be ahead of January reinvestment period. Demand t...

2023-10-12 12:01:00 ET Summary Tight monetary policy is slowing growth, but we see room to avoid a hard landing in the U.S. while Europe and China remain key risks on a global basis. In a higher-for-longer rate environment, shorter maturities offer opportunity, with potential for ...