Taylor Riggs

The tax-exempt market was quiet Friday as traders closed early ahead of the three-day weekend. Overall for the week, deals were very well received, many new issues were bumped up in size, and yields fell across the board.

The tax-exempt market was showing signs of weakening Friday afternoon as most traders closed up early for the three-day weekend.

The tax-exempt market was taking a breather Friday. After a hectic week where deals were very well received and many issues were bumped up in size, traders were looking forward to the long weekend.

Munis defied Treasuries as the tax-exempt market strengthened throughout Thursday despite weaker Treasuries on positive U.S. economic news.

NEW YORK – Munis defied Treasuries Thursday as the tax-exempt market strengthened throughout the day despite weaker Treasuries on positive U.S. economic news.

Despite very positive economic news that pushed investors out of Treasuries and into more risky markets, munis held their ground Thursday afternoon.

The tax-exempt market appeared to be taking a pause Thursday after strengthening for four consecutive sessions as positive economic news took the stage.

The tax-exempt market was stronger Wednesday, following Treasuries, as industrial production failed to meet expectations and more fears out of Greece pushed investors into safe-haven assets. Response to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee Wednesday afternoon was muted.

NEW YORK – The tax-exempt market was stronger Wednesday, following Treasuries as industrial production failed to meet expectations and more fears out of Greece pushed investors into safe-haven assets. Response to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee Wednesday afternoon was muted.

The tax-exempt market is firmer Wednesday as demand for bonds across the rating spectrum continues to outweigh supply.

After looking much stronger this week than last, the tax-exempt market is starting off Wednesday hesitant.

The tax-exempt market ended Tuesday firmer as new deals in the primary market were priced well and secondary trades were stronger.

NEW YORK – The tax-exempt market ended Tuesday firmer as new deals in the primary market were priced well and secondary trades were stronger.

Activity in the tax-exempt market is picking up Tuesday as dealers are focused on new pricings in the primary market and secondary trading activity is firmer.

The tax-exempt market is beginning to react to President Barack Obama’s budget proposal that came out Monday. Traders said munis are rallying on fears that taxes will be going up for the rich, forcing money into the tax-free market.

The tax-exempt market was steady and quiet Monday with yields unchanged from Friday's levels and traders noting that a whole lot of nothing was happening in munis.

New York – The tax-exempt market was steady and quiet Monday with yields unchanged from Friday’s levels and traders noting that a whole lot of nothing was happening in munis.

The tax-exempt market continues to remain quiet, as limited activity in the primary market provides no force for secondary trades.

The tax-exempt market is looking ahead to new pricings this week to provide direction, a break from last week when munis mainly followed Treasuries.

The tax-exempt market ended last week on a strong note after five consecutive days of losses.