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As always, economists had disparate interpretations of the consumer price index, with none expecting a July rate cut. And tariff questions remain unanswered.
July 15
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Prices for some bonds issued for Florida's express train have fallen sharply since Friday.
July 15
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"The muni market seemed to ignore Treasuries [last] week, marching to its own beat," said Birch Creek strategists.
July 14
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The top issuers for the first half of 2025 put out a combined 89 issuances amounting to more than $39 billion in par value.
July 14
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New York issuers lead a $9 billion slate.
July 11
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The negative outlook affects about $1.1 billion in combined GO and lease revenue debt, according to Fitch.
July 11
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The market has seen some "weirdness" in the muni curve, said Craig Brandon, co-head of muni investments at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
July 10
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"Municipal outperformance against taxable sectors has moved short-term ratios on or through their 252-day moving averages, while intermediate and long maturities are holding at or above average ranges," said Kim Olsan, senior fixed income portfolio manager at NewSquare Capital.
July 9
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"Market volatility is likely to pick up, but the latest development does not constitute an escalation in the trade war," according to UBS strategists.
July 8
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Markets are "tilting to a risk-off posture as participants brace for the chance of Trump tariff-sparked turbulence in the coming hours and days," said José Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.
July 7
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Moody's expects enplanements at the facility will remain below the low end of its former projections.
July 7
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The county commission said it hopes to regain Moody's ratings this fall.
July 3
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UST yields rose across the curve in response to the employment report with the two-year rising nearly 10 basis points while municipals largely ignored the moves and ratios fell as a result.
July 3
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The growth of the muni market comes as issuance surges, with the first half of the year seeing $280.64 billion of supply, up 14.3% year-over-year, according to LSEG.
July 3
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A year after raising its ratings to investment grade, Moody's Ratings upgraded Detroit's issuer and general obligation bond ratings again, to Baa1.
July 3
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MFS Investment Management predicts "compelling opportunities for muni investors" in the second half of the year.
July 2
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"We are entering a period during the summer months in which demand historically outweighs very limited supply, resulting in a supportive performance environment but more limited investment opportunities," said J. Robert Lind of Lind Capital Partners.
July 1
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This week has the July 4th holiday, with only $2.5 billion on tap in the primary bond market, though investors have tens of billions in reinvestment cash.
June 30
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Issuance for the week of June 30 is estimated at $2.495 billion, with $2.039 billion of negotiated deals and $456.3 million of competitive deals on tap, according to LSEG.
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