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Author: Paul M. Drury, CFA, Portfolio Manager, and Garrett L. Hamilton, CFA, Portfolio Manager

Munis after Q1 — and April — and 8 reasons why we are still constructive
Fixed income

Munis after Q1 — and April — and 8 reasons why we are still constructive

While munis suffered a bad quarter to start 2022, brighter days may be ahead amid strong fundamentals.

What to know about munis heading into Fed tightening
Fixed income

What to know about munis heading into Fed tightening

A look at recent monetary policy cycles to glean insights about munis heading into Fed tightening.

State financial health adds to muni appeal
Fixed income

State financial health adds to muni appeal

State financial health has improved as tax receipts rebound and states receive sizable federal aid.

If taxes go higher, will munis be hurt?
Fixed income

If taxes go higher, will munis be hurt?

The Administration’s recent plan would increase the highest marginal income tax rate but would not likely impact muni yields.

American Rescue Plan strengthens state and local finances
Fixed income

American Rescue Plan strengthens state and local finances

The American Rescue Plan Act provides billions in federal stimulus to states and local governments.

Massachusetts budget taps rainy day fund, federal aid
Fixed income

Massachusetts budget taps rainy day fund, federal aid

The Governor of Massachusetts introduced a budget proposal that includes a withdrawal from the state’s rainy day fund and federal aid to balance the budget.

Munis in demand with new taxes possible
Fixed income

Munis in demand with new taxes possible

Demand for municipal bonds continues to be robust in 2021.

New York confident about recovery
Fixed income

New York confident about recovery

New York leaders are confident about the state’s economic recovery.

California budget outlook brightens
Fixed income

California budget outlook brightens

With revenues coming in higher than projected, the outlook for the California budget is positive in the near term.

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