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As equities traded lower, municipal bonds rallied along with Treasuries on Thursday.

Analysts say lessons from the events of 2018 can forecast what lies ahead in 2019.

Municipal bonds were mostly stronger along with Treasuries amid stock market gyrations.

Municipal issuance fell by 24% to $338 billion for 2018 as changes in U.S. tax law crushed the market.

Municipal bonds were stronger as markets closed early ahead of the New Year’s holiday.

The municipal market got stronger once again, beefing up with the end of the year right around the corner.

As the muni market continues to end the year on a strong note, market participants were wondering about what to watch out for in 2019.

The municipal market extended its December rally in light secondary trading. No new deals came to market.

The municipal market strengthened further on Thursday, with light action in the secondary.

Municipal bonds outperformed other asset classes in 2018 and it looks like the trend will continue into the new year, a trader said.