James Ramage

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Muni Bond Funds Report Meager Inflows
May 24, 2013 Flows into municipal bond mutual funds scraped and clawed into positive territory the week of May 22, at $63 million.

Inflows to Muni Bond Funds Stronger at $306M
May 16, 2013 Stronger inflows made their way into municipal bond mutual funds, at $306 million for the week of May 15.

Market Post: Traders Look to Primary for Direction
May 14, 2013 The municipal market is waiting for the week's primary issuance to arrive Tuesday and set a tone for yields.

Market Post: Munis Adopt a Weaker Tone in Early Afternoon
May 14, 2013 New deals have arrived, but the tenor the municipal market has taken on has moved toward one of higher yields.

Market Close: New Deals Give Munis Positive Direction Amid Weaker Yields
May 14, 2013 New issuance reached a receptive municipal market that continued to follow Treasury yields higher Tuesday.

Market Post: Muni Yields Start Somewhat Weaker on Low Activity
May 13, 2013 The municipal market sees traces of activity Monday, showing a slightly softer market.

Market Post: Smaller Deals See Interest in Slightly Weaker Market
May 13, 2013 Following Friday's shellacking, the municipal market has largely paused to catch its collective breath. Participants report...

Demand for Notes Should Climb This Season as Supply Steadies
May 13, 2013 As this year's note season ramps up, market participants expect strong demand and steady levels of issuance with last year's...

Market Close: Momentum Carries Muni Yields Higher in Sympathy with Treasuries
May 13, 2013 With little activity and no significant issuance Monday, the municipal market staggered around with a raised wet finger...

Muni Bond Funds See First Inflows in 10 Weeks
May 9, 2013 Municipal bond mutual funds saw inflows into weekly-reporting funds, at $22 million, for the first time in 10 weeks.

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Before the financial crisis of 2008-09, it would have been significant news if yields on municipal bonds had exceeded those on Treasury securities at any maturity, and that occurrence likely would have attracted a variety of investors seeking to take advantage of the relative-value opportunity.

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