MMIT News and Press, IQ MacKay Municipal Intermediate From 10/27/23

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 ...

2023-10-11 03:24:00 ET Summary Consumer spending has remained resilient to date; therefore, the timing of a recession has become unclear. Higher rates have made yield the beacon for bondholders and drawn stability-seeking investors toward investment-grade credit. Solid reserve...

2023-10-03 00:19:00 ET Summary The change in muni yields followed the increases in Treasury yields during the quarter, with greater increases in the front end of the yield curve. The Federal Reserve raised the short-term fed funds band to 5.25–5.50% at its July meeting. ...