Taylor Riggs

The municipal bond market strengthened Thursday as munis were supported by positive supply and demand factors as well as a weak stock market.

The municipal bond market strengthened for the fourth time this week as demand from July reinvestment money dwarfed supply this week.

The municipal bond market ended on a stronger tone, following Treasuries, after poor economic data Friday morning. After a quiet week, traders are looking ahead to next week's primary market to help spur activity.

The municipal bond market was quiet Friday afternoon even as munis followed Treasuries higher. After receiving July 1 coupon payments this week, traders were preparing to put money to work with some large deals expected next week.

Municipal bonds were trading stronger Friday morning as they followed Treasuries higher on poor economic data.

The municipal bond market followed Treasuries slightly higher Thursday as a lack of primary issuance couldn't push munis one way or the other. Traders said the market was mostly quiet as participants extended the Fourth of July holiday into Thursday.

The municipal bond was very quiet Thursday as traders said the mid-week holiday prompted issuers to postpone deals. Many desks were half staffed as traders extended vacation an extra day.

The municipal bond market was very slow Thursday morning as most market participants extended the Fourth of July holiday another day.

The municipal bond market ended steady on Tuesday as most traders left early to get a head start on Fourth of July celebrations. Trading activity had noticeably slowed by the afternoon.

The municipal bond market saw a flurry of activity Tuesday morning as market participants rushed to complete last-minute deals. Activity is expected to slow by afternoon as investors break early for the Fourth of July holiday.

The municipal bond market was steady to slightly stronger Monday as traders wrapped up any last minute deals before the Fourth of July holiday kicked off. The secondary started to slow by the afternoon.

The municipal bond market was showing signs of slowing Monday afternoon as traders said a lack of new issuance in the market was allowing participants to break for vacation early.

Activity in the municipal bond market picked up Monday morning as participants tried to get last minute trades completed before shutting down for the Fourth of July holiday. Traders expect Monday to be the busiest day of the week.

The municipal bond market ended steady this week as yields remained unchanged for the fifth consecutive trading session.

The municipal bond market showed signs of slowing Friday afternoon as traders started next week's Fourth of July holiday early. Traders continue to move out on the yield curve and down the credit scale to find more yield.

The municipal bond market ended the week on a firm tone despite multiple $500 million-plus deals coming to market. On Thursday, participants wrapped up trades in the secondary as the market started to quiet down with the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching.

The municipal bond market was starting to slow down Thursday afternoon as traders prepared for the weekend. Activity in the market is also expected to shut down next week with the Fourth of July holiday falling on a Wednesday.

The municipal bond market focused on the primary market today as most deals priced were in the $500 million to $1 billion range. In the secondary market, trades turned their attention to reaction from Stockton announcing it was filing for bankruptcy protection.

The tax-exempt market saw moderate to decent reception on new bonds that hit the market Wednesday. All things considered, including noise from Stockton declaring bankruptcy, the municipal bond market is holding up.

The municipal bond market ended unchanged as dealers kept their focus on the primary market, but also noted some bid-wanteds in the secondary.