Viewpoints about Municipal Bonds
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Infrastructure, taxes, and technicals: factors that support muni bonds now
Political change in Washington has given way to an avalanche of recovery funds for states, a much-needed infrastructure spending plan for the nation, and expectations for higher taxes. This amounts to welcome news for muni bond investors.
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Revenue streams drying up? Municipal bonds in the pandemic
The pandemic isn't treating all municipal bonds equally. This piece examines a number of municipal obligations and their varying levels of support.
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Municipal bond market update: a crisis averted
The Fed’s historic policy backstop and the government’s $2+ trillion fiscal stimulus could go a long way toward shoring up muni market sentiment. And yet caution remains warranted for muni bond investors.
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Infrastructure and municipal bonds—Washington gridlock and your portfolio
Without an infrastructure spending bill, some U.S. states are funding improvements in the municipal bond market. Associate Portfolio Manager Dennis DiCicco provides insight.
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California wildfires: potential impact for muni bond investors
The California wildfires are an important reminder for muni bond investors to assess weather-related risks at both the state and issuer levels.
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4 things to know about municipal bonds and muni bond funds
Federal tax changes have sparked new interest in municipal bonds and muni bond mutual funds. We explore the key things to know about munis and their potential tax advantages.
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Cleared for takeoff: seeking income opportunities in airport municipal bonds
Airport projects can present some of the most attractive opportunities in today’s municipal bond market, thanks to tailwinds that point to strong growth prospects for U.S. airports.
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The new tax law and your financial plan
Beyond the reductions in tax rates for corporations and individuals, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ushered in changes to a number of popular savings vehicles, which means now may be a good time to review your financial plan.
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Expect continued muni bond volatility heading into 2017
We see a number of headwinds for municipals in 2017, including pension liabilities, uncertainty around President Trump’s policies, more hawkish Fed policy, and global macro uncertainties.
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