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What a Possible Downturn Means for State, Local Budgets
Arlene Bohner, Fitch Ratings head of US public finance, discusses how a potential economic downturn and a gas tax holiday could impact state and local governments. She speaks with Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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How to Play the Selloff in Munis
Kim Friedricks, managing director of fixed income at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, discusses the selloff in municipal bonds with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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BlackRock Doesn’t See Virus Pandemic Causing State, City Bankruptcies
May.18 -- BlackRock Head of Municipal Bonds Peter Hayes examines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the municipal bond market. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Western Asset's Amodeo Says Muni Fundamentals Best in Over a Decade
May.16 -- Municipal bond market fundamentals are the best in more than a decade, said Robert Amodeo, head of municipals at Western Asset, which manages $22 billion in municipal bonds. He speaks with Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets."
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How the Muni Market Is Benefitting From the Rally in Bonds
Mar.11 -- Jamie Iselin, head of muni fixed income at Neuberger Berman, examines opportunities in the municipal bond market due to the effects of the coronavirus. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Taylor Riggs in this week’s “Muni Moment.”
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How Will the Election Impact Municipal Bonds?
Nov. 8 -- Michael Zezas, Morgan Stanley chief municipal strategist, explains how the election may impact the municipal bond market. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal, Scarlet Fu and Matt Miller on "What'd You Miss?"
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Tax Hikes an 'Extremely Strong' Munis Tailwind, Foley Says
Mar.16 -- In this week's "Muni Moment," Nick Foley, Segall Bryant & Hamill senior portfolio manager, discusses the impact of U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposed tax plan on the municipal bond market on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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High-Yield Munis Outperform as Credit Spreads Narrow
Oct.16 -- Christopher Brigati, managing director and head of municipals at Advisors Asset Management, discusses the impact of tightening credit spreads on municipal bond investing. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs in this week's...
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Morgan Stanley's Zezas Says the Muni Market Is More or Less a Rates Market
May.23 -- Michael Zezas, chief municipal strategist at Morgan Stanley, discusses factors that could impact municipals. He speaks with Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Why 2019 Could Bring 'Positive Performance' to Muni Market
Nov.28 -- Lyle Fitterer, head of municipal securities at Wells Capital Management, looks ahead to 2019 in the municipal bond market. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Taylor Riggs in this week’s "Muni Moment" on "Bloomberg Markets."
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AB Brings Impact Investing to the Municipal Bond Market
Feb.20 -- Eric Glass, Muni Impact Fund portfolio manager at AB, discusses the goals of his fund's approach to impact investing in municipal bonds. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs in this week's "Muni Moment" on "Bloomberg Markets."
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What the Deep Freeze in Texas Means for Municipal Bonds
Feb.17 -- In this edition of "Muni Moment," Chris Brigati, Valley Bank managing director of municipal investments, takes a look at what the deep freeze's impact on utilities means for municipal bond investors. He speaks with Bloomberg's...
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Municipal Bonds Post Best First Quarter Since 2014
Apr.03 -- Mark Paris, head of municipals at Invesco, examines increased demand for municipal bonds. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Taylor Riggs in this week’s "Muni Moment" on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Now Is a Really Good Time to Get Into Munis, Neuberger's Iselin Says
Oct.02 -- James Iselin, Neuberger Berman Group managing director, discusses the outlook for the municipal bond market with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Munis Are a Safe Haven, Valley Bank's Brigati Says
Chris Brigati, Valley Bank managing director of municipal investments, says municipal bonds are providing an opportunity for investors. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets. The Close."
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Muni Bonds Ride the Wave of the Treasury Market Rally
Sep.11 -- Catherine Stienstra, head of municipal investments at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, discusses the impact of low interest rates on the municipal bond market. She speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn in this week's "Muni...
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High-Yield Munis Outperform Fixed Income in 2019
May.22 -- John Carney, head of municipal strategy at BlackRock, discusses the factors behind the strength of the high-yield municipal bond market. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs in this week's "Muni Moment" on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Muni Returns Will Remain Strong in 2020, BlackRock's Carney Says
Nov.21 -- Sean Carney, BlackRock Inc.'s head of municipal strategy, discusses the outlook for the municipal bond market with JOHCM Senior Fund Manager Lale Topcuoglu and Bloomberg's Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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How New Governors May Impact the Municipal Bond Market
Jan.16 -- Jamie Iselin, managing director of muni fixed income at Neuberger Berman, examines the municipal bond market in states with new governors. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs in this week's "Muni Moment" on "Bloomberg...
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Howard Cure Says Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Unprecedented
Oct.10 -- Howard Cure, Evercore Wealth Management director of municipal bond research, discusses Puerto Rico's debt crisis. He spoke with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Julia Chatterley Oct. 6 on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Virus Outbreak Not Impacting Muni Credit Yet, Hilltop's Kozlik Says
Feb.05 -- Tom Kozlik, Hilltop Securities head of municipal strategy, discusses the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the proposed infrastructure legislation currently before Congress on the municipal bond market. He speaks...
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Taking a Tactical Approach to the 2019 Muni Market
Jan.09 -- Robert Dimella, senior portfolio manager at Mackay Municipal Managers, discusses the municipal bond market and his firm's strategy for the year ahead. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs in this week's "Muni Moment" on...
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There's Good Value in Munis, Western Asset's Amodeo Says
Sep.30 -- Robert Amodeo, Western Asset Management head of municipals, says any aid from the federal government should be viewed as a positive for the municipal bond market. He speaks with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets:...
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The Key Risks Facing the Muni Bond Market
S&P Global Ratings Managing Director Robin Prunty discusses the key risks facing the municipal bond market with Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."