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Q2 2024 Credit Commentary - And The Year Rolls On

The credit cycle does not yet seem to have turned; at worst, it is mixed. On the muni front, governments and agencies are determined to maintain strong fund balances or reserves. Early-July economic releases show signs of a cooling job market. The ups and downs in economic data affected muni market returns.

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Munis Gain Favor Amid Rising Taxes and Economic Uncertainty

Higher interest rates and expiring tax cuts lead to steeper tax bills. Growing US deficit and debt will likely pressure lawmakers to raise taxes. Tax-exempt status of munis increases their appeal. MacKay Shields is optimistic about municipal credit with upgrades outpacing downgrades. Investment in munis through mutual funds recommended to navigate municipal yield curve.

A 15-Year Analysis: Demographics And Municipal Bonds

Municipal Mid-Year Outlook: End The Waiting Game

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Q2 2024 Total Return Municipal Review - 'Two Tales In A Quarter'

David Kotok: The bond market in the second quarter was really two stories. The first part of the quarter saw a continual rise in overall yields that started at the beginning of the year. Towards the end of April we started to get some more bond-friendly data. Municipal bond yields increased more than Treasury yields during the quarter.

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.1327

Total Return Gov/Credit Second-Quarter Review

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The Opportunity In Municipals: Mid-Quality Revenue Bonds

Muni bonds have historically provided attractive tax-equivalent yields and lower default rates than traditional investment-grade bonds. Within the muni market, mid-quality muni bonds have outperformed higher-quality bonds. Revenue bonds have proven to be more attractive than general obligation bonds.

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Value Being Restored In Municipals

Bond ETFs Unfazed By Fed Decision To Keep Rates Steady

Federal Reserve kept interest rates at a 23-year high of between 5.25% and 5.5% on Wednesday. The Fed is trying to lower the 3.3% inflation rate to 2%. Several bond exchange-traded funds were trading higher on Thursday morning.

Is Now A Good Entry Point For Muni Bond Investors?

Surprises in the consumer price index diminished rally expectations and turned muni bond market performance negative. Historically, muni performance has tended to be positive in the summer. Muni credits are in good shape, with federal pandemic aid and healthy tax collections strengthening balance sheets.

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Warren Buffett’s Nebraska grabs top spot in new ranking of state finances

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