Interest rates

Economists also expect the Fed's balance sheet to more than $10 trillion as policymakers look to lift the country from a recession brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

It feels like we have stepped into a new virtual reality in the municipal market. Things are not what they appear to be any more.

Vallejo, California, benefited from last week's record-low municipal market rates when it finally sold its water revenue bond refunding.

Investors should be aware that a lower coupon rate could become illiquid if interest rates rise, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board said.

Despite tax-exempts being expensive, strong technicals are likely to extend into February.

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association survey indicates low interest rates will keep the environment for issuing debt favorable.

After what one analyst called the muni market's "most eventful" decade, investors are expected to be greeted by continued heavy volume in 2020.

Looking back on the last decade makes one realize that we have come a long way.

John Williams said Friday that the Federal Reserve's three interest rate cuts this year have bolstered the housing market and consumer spending.

The survey of 17 economists found they were split over the next interest rate move by the Federal Reserve.