SUB News and Press, iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond From 10/17/23

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...

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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. ...

2023-09-27 12:30:00 ET Summary Muni impact bonds require clear goals and measurable results to attract investors and make a positive impact on communities. Active investor engagement is crucial in helping issuers determine their purpose and meet investors' ESG expectations. Sc...

2023-09-21 22:40:00 ET Summary Investors were net sellers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in four, withdrawing a net $16.8 billion. Equity ETFs witnessed net outflows for the second week in three, handing back a little less than $...

2023-09-16 04:30:00 ET Summary New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority anticipates five consecutive years of balanced budgets. Adding extreme heat to FEMA’s major disasters list can help cities and states avoid credit rating downgrades. Credit ratin...

2023-09-16 03:40:00 ET Summary While recent headlines suggest municipal bonds are in danger of losing their federal tax exemption, we have seen this show before and believe the asset class will retain its tax-exempt status. Every so often, whispers grow louder in financial circles...