Special Report

Yearend 2012 in Statistics

Refundings Take Biggest Slice of the Pie.

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Refundings Rage Fuels 31% Bounce in Muni Debt

By James Ramage |  Feb 09

A dramatic increase in refundings, particularly in the first half of 2012, boosted volume for long-term municipal bonds by 31% last year from one year earlier.

Volume Growth Affected Sectors Unevenly

By Robert Slavin |  Feb 10

A rising tide of municipal bond volume did not raise all bond sectors in 2012.

Note Issuance in 2012 Mirrors Prior Year's Pace

By Christine Albano |  Feb 10

The steady but flat volume of note offerings that carried over into 2012 from the previous year was largely sustained by a shift in issuance patterns among municipalities.

Bond Insurers Continued to Struggle Through 2012

By Tonya Chin |  Feb 09

The municipal bond insurance industry continued its decline last year amidst low interest rates, a sluggish economic recovery, and a shrinking target market.

Transportation Volume Took Off With Airport Refundings

By Kyle Glazier |  Feb 10

A refunding surge triggered by low interest rates and soaring airport issuance contributed to the surge in transportation bond volume in 2012, experts said.

Northeast yearend 2012 Tables

Southwest yearend 2012 Tables

Midwest yearend 2012 Tables

Southeast yearend 2012 Tables