Interest rate volatility prompted another month of negative total returns. Below-average issuance was counterbalanced by a slowdown in demand. November could provide opportunities ahead of seasonal strength in December and January. For further details see: Muni Seasonal ...
Rising interest rates drove negative total returns. Supply and demand dynamics turned less seasonally favorable and acted as a headwind. More attractive valuations could provide near-term opportunity. For further details see: Munis Remained Tethered To Rates In September...
Modestly negative performance in August capped a robust summer seasonal period. Issuance exceeded expectations, resulting in less of a supply/demand imbalance than is typical. We maintain a defensive posture into the historically less favorable month of September. For furthe...
Rallying interest rates drove strong muni bond performance in July. Market dynamics remained seasonally favorable, with demand for munis broadly outpacing supply. A more defensive posture may be warranted ahead of elevated risks in the fall. For further details see: Muni...
S&P Global Ratings lowers its rating on New Jersey's general obligation bonds by one level to BBB+, still squarely in investment-grade territory, from A-.The state's long-term and underlying ratings are cut to BBB from BBB+ on various other bonds secured by annual appropriations from...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signs an executive order directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. More news on: Nuveen New Jersey Quality Municipal Income Fund, BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, News on the U.S. econ...
Introduction Over the past few months, most of you have noticed our increased activity in closed-end funds as the inflow of volatility finally shook them up and created various arbitrage, and directional, opportunities for active traders like us. Now that these products have grabbed our ...