Taylor Riggs

The tax-exempt market was steady to slightly weaker Friday morning following a weaker session Thursday.

The seven-day tax-exempt rally paused Thursday as muni yields followed Treasury yields higher.

NEW YORK – The seven-day tax-exempt rally paused Thursday as muni yields followed Treasury yields higher. Positive U.S. economic news and subsiding European fears forced a risk-on trade in the markets.

The tax-exempt market is flat to weaker, but deals in the primary market are still seeing decent reception.

The tax-exempt market took a breather from its seven-session rally as muni yields followed Treasury yields higher.

The tax-exempt market ended stronger Wednesday for the seventh consecutive trading session as muni yields have fallen every session in May.

The tax-exempt market continued to firm for the third session this week even as Treasuries pared morning gains.

The tax-exempt market strengthen for the third trading session this week as fears from Europe spill over into the Treasury market and push munis higher.

The tax-exempt market benefited Tuesday from a perfect combination of pent-up demand in the muni market, cash waiting on sidelines, a supply and demand imbalance and fears continuing to come from the Greek and French elections that forced munis firmer.

NEW YORK – The tax-exempt market benefited Tuesday from a perfect combination of pent up demand in the muni market, cash waiting on sidelines, a supply and demand imbalance, and fears continuing to come from the Greek and French elections that forced munis firmer.

The tax-exempt market continued to strengthen Tuesday afternoon as limited supply appeared to push demand higher. Traders said deals in the primary market were seeing strong demand.

The tax-exempt market was active, but steady to stronger Tuesday morning as market participants continued to trade on European news and prepared for a busy day in the new-issue muni market.

The tax-exempt market ended Monday on a quiet note following a busy morning.

NEW YORK – The tax-exempt market settled down Monday afternoon following a busy morning.

The tax-exempt market quieted Monday afternoon as a fast-paced initial reaction to the Treasury market and European elections dissipated.

Activity in the tax-exempt market was busier than a typical Monday morning as reactions to the Greek and French elections forced a risk-off trade and moved Treasuries higher. Munis followed Treasuries, although at a lag.

The tax-exempt market ended stronger Friday after a steady to firmer tone all week.

NEW YORK – The tax-exempt market ended stronger Friday after a steady to firmer tone all week.

The tax-exempt market was much stronger Friday afternoon as investors continued the risk-off trade after the poor unemployment numbers this morning. Munis climbed higher, following Treasuries.

The tax-exempt market is ending the week on a strong note after firming all week. Buyers also continue to push the muni market higher ahead of a smaller new-issue calendar next week.