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U.S. Muni Market: Market Loses Some Luster As Rates Gyrate

Article By: Interactive Brokers

Monday, September 23, 2019 2:15 PM EDT

While U.S. municipal bond issuance has generally faced pressure from the effects of geopolitical headwinds and slowing global growth, demand for the asset class has remained intact.

In this article: MUB, VTEB Also: IEF

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U.S. Muni Market: Munis Caught In Crossfire Of Interest Rate Volatility

Article By: Interactive Brokers

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:31 PM EDT

Issuers of U.S. municipal bonds continue to benefit from ultra-low interest rates, while bondholders recover from recent losses.

In this article: MUB, VTEB Also: IEF

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U.S. Muni Market: Rutgers University To Offer Deal Of A Century

Article By: Interactive Brokers

Monday, September 9, 2019 2:54 PM EDT

However, Moody’s warned that the school has thin unrestricted financial reserves compared to its operating expenses and high debt, as well as “the increasingly pressured state environment, including long-term pension pressure.”

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U.S. Muni Market: Capital Rule Change Could Spur Bigger Grab For Munis

Article By: Interactive Brokers

Thursday, September 5, 2019 4:12 PM EDT

While investors in the U.S. municipal bond market continue to benefit from healthy supply and demand dynamics, interest in the asset class may soon increase amid higher regulatory capital requirements.

In this article: MUB, VTEB Also: IEF

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