Munis often rise in the months following Fed rate cuts, suggesting there is still time to get in on this play. The fund's California exposure bothers me less given how strong equity returns have been.

Municipals were steady to end the month and first half of the year ahead of a paltry new-issue calendar which will see next week's volume drop to the lowest level of 2023. U.S. Treasuries were firmer ...

Municipal bond yields have become attractive to US taxpayers, in our view. The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index is yielding 3.85%, or a 6.5% tax-equivalent yield. 1 The Bloomberg High Yield Municipal ...

Municipal bonds, often overlooked, are gaining attention as fixed income performs strongly, prompting investors to reconsider their portfolios for 2025. Gregory Steier from Brown Brothers Harriman, ...

U.S. government bond yields influence the cost of borrowing, from mortgages to student loans. WSJ explains how they work and why they are so crucial to the economy. Photo illustration: Tom Grillo/WSJ ...

Municipal bond investors may have a rare and compelling opportunity to lock in high yields. High-grade municipal bond yields, particularly at the long end of the curve, are near their highest levels ...

Blame it on supply. Muni Land has seen a flood of new issues this year, overwhelming otherwise healthy demand for tax-free bonds and leading to stagnant returns for investors. “It’s been raining bonds ...

Taxable munis are outperforming tax-exempts, U.S. Treasuries and corporate bonds because of a dearth of taxable muni supply and a macroeconomic picture that is favorable for the sector. Taxable munis ...

Municipal bonds are a traditional go-to for retirement investors, offering the potential for reliable income plus (in many cases) significant tax savings as well. Yet, muni bonds are hard for ...