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Municipal investors can expect over $12 billion of bonds this week as issuers continue to offer primary offerings in a steadier market. Municipal bonds have outperformed other fixed-income asset classes, making them more attractive than taxable counterparts. Despite concerns about current valuations, tax-exempt munis are still considered an attractive investment compared to other asset classes. Mutual funds have seen inflows, particularly in high-yield funds, as investors reach for higher-yield paper. Credit spreads have tightened, but there is still some potential for upside. The macro environment is favorable for the muni market rally, especially for high-grade bonds. However, there are some concerns about economic performance in the second half of the year. Overall, the muni market is expected to continue moving sideways, with potential for a better entry point in the future. High-yield munis have performed well, outperforming other asset classes. [Extracted from the article]

Reports developments related to the municipal bond market in the U.S. Detection of the slow trading of municipal bonds; Contribution of an increase in oil prices on the trading; Anticipation for rising credit risks in the Gulf Coast states.

The article reports that according to market participants, credit spreads should remain tight in early 2005 as the overwhelmingly strong demand for a limited supply of high-yield paper promises to persist going into the first part of the year. portfolio managers forecast steady demand for high-yield bonds in the first quarter of 2005, fueled by a lack of issuance in the first six weeks of the year, and the ongoing need to compensate for yield shortfalls in the high-quality market. A lot of demand will be driven from the direction of interest rates.

Presents charts and graph depicting the bond market indicators in the U.S. as of August 2004.

The article reports on the structure of municipal bond market in the U.S. It notes that the country's municipal market was flat to slightly firmer on May 19, 2010 amid light secondary trading activity. It mentions that the Municipal Market Data triple-A scale yielded 3.84% in 20 years and 4.15% in 30 years on May 19, 2010. Moreover, the taxable Build America Bonds (BABs) are rated A-plus with a negative watch by both Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Standard & Poor's Corp.

The article presents information about the performance of the bond market in January 2007 following a series of holidays in the U.S. A series of economic indicators have pushed weekly yield indexes down. According to Evan Rourke, municipal market strategist at Popular Securities, overall yield levels were down on all maturities. The revenue bond index fell three basis points, whereas the 30-year Treasury bond yield fell nine basis points.

The article reports on the statement from buyers in the municipal bond market that they are seeing more investors purchase bonds from other states in the U.S. despite the tax exposure as bigger yields outweigh in-state tax considerations. Buyers say that they have noticed a significant amount of investors who have increasingly bought out-of-state deal because of the increasing trend in yields for certain states.

The article reports on the outlook of the municipal bond market in the U.S. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bill reached at 4.44%. The modified third quarter data of 2006 depicted the growth in non-farm productivity. The factory orders for manufactured goods reduced by 4.7% percent in October.

Reports that the U.S. municipal bond market finished substantially higher in October 8, 2004. Participants' move to mark up offerings and step up bids following the release of a weaker-than-expected September 2004 employment report; Concerns about the pace of future economic growth.

The article reports on the performance of the municipal bond market in the U.S. as of September 16, 2009. According to a report from the Municipal Market Data, municipal bonds have increased amidst high prices, and the yield on the 10-year triple-A municipal bond declined at 2.78%. It also states that the municipal bond supply has declined by the unavailability of letters of credit for variable-rate debt obligations. Updates on the taxable bond market's bond sales are also given.

The article forecasts the economic status of the U.S. municipal market for September 27, 2007. According to the authors, the municipal market was unchanged to slightly firmer, following the Treasury market, which showed mild gains. The Treasury market has showed some gains during the day, wherein the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note finished at 4.57%, after opening at 4.63%.

The article discusses the performance of the municipal market of the U.S. last August 21, 2007. According to the authors, the municipal market has reflected Treasury market gain considering its being unchanged to slightly firmer during the date. The Treasury market gain was also positive considering its 4.60 percent from 4.63 percent yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note. Its yield on the two-year note was also allegedly positive.

The article reports on the net inflow of $321 million for municipal bond mutual funds in the U.S. in December 2006. The mutual fund category represents about 73 percent of all municipal bond funds. On the other hand, taxable bond funds had a $586 million net inflow. Moreover, weekly reporting equity funds had an outflow of $3.2 billion.

The article presents statistics on the U.S. bond market in 2010 including market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, and securities prices.

Several charts are presented depicting the market statistics in the U.S. including the market indicators, the U.S. securities prices, and the municipal market data general obligation yields.

Reports on the increase in the net inflow of municipal bond mutual funds in the bond market in the U.S.

This article reports that the composite index of leading economic indicators (LEI) rose 0.2% in December, the second straight rise in the index after five monthly declines, the Conference Board reported yesterday. The LEI was up a revised 0.3% in November, originally seen as a 0.2% gain. Economists polled by IFR BondData America predicted LEI would increase 0.1% in December 2004. The weakness in LEI has become somewhat less widespread, and the recent weakness was likely just a pause in the index's upward trend, which began in March 2003, the Conference Board said.

Several charts are presented depicting the U.S. market indicators, securities prices, and municipal market yields.

Presents a snapshot of the market for municipal bonds in the U.S. on October 14, 2004. Economic indicators; Government securities prices; Municipal bond index.

Reports on developments concerning the U.S. economy and bond market as of October 12, 2004. Growth of nonfarm payrolls and unchanged unemployment rate in September 2004; Increase in the inventories of merchant wholesalers in August 2004; Inflationary pressures in September 2004.

Presents data concerning the U.S. economy and bond market as of October 12, 2004. Major deals; Economic indicators; Government securities prices; Municipal bond index.

Several charts are presented that list market statistics, including market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and municipal market data general obligation yields.

Several charts are presented depicting the market statistics in the U.S. which include, market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, and municipal bond index.

Several charts are presented that depict the bond market statistics in the U.S. including the market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and securities prices as of October 12, 2007.

Several charts are presented that lists the statistics of the bonds market in the U.S., including the market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and the U.S. securities prices.

The article presents statistics relating to the municipal bond market in the United States as of July 20, 2007. They include market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, securities prices, municipal market data general obligation yields, visible supply rises, the Bond Buyer indexes, and the weekly yields of 20-bond general obligation index and Treasury securities.

Several charts are presented that list market statistics in the U.S. for 2007 including market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and U.S. securities prices.

Several charts are presented that list market statistics in the U.S. including market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and securities prices.

Several charts are presented that list market statistics including market indicators, short-term tax-exempts yields, and U.S. Securities Prices.

Several charts are presented related to statistics of bonds in the United States depicting market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and general obligation bond prices during December 2006.

Several charts are presented depicting the market statistics of bonds in the U.S., including the short-term tax-exempt yields for October 5 to 7, 2006, municipal market data general obligation yields from 2007 to 2036, visible supply increases from August 29 to October 10, 2006, and general obligation bond prices.

Several charts are presented that list industrial statistics in the U.S. bond market as of August 2006. These include dollar amounts of market indicators in millions, short-term tax-exempt yields, securities prices, visible supply increases, municipal market data general obligation yields, and Bond Buyer indexes.

Several charts are presented depicting prices of U.S. securities, Bond Buyer indexes from December 2005 to August 2006, and weekly yields of 20-bond GO index and Treasury Securities.

Several charts and graphs providing statistics on the bond market in the United States as of July 17, 2006 are presented. These include data on market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, United States securities prices, municipal market general obligation yields, visible supply rises, and general obligation bond prices.

Several charts are presented depicting the bond market statistics in the U.S. including short-term tax-exempt yields, municipal market data of general obligation yields, and the municipal bond index and prices.

Several charts are presented depicting bond market statistics in the U.S. including, market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, and U.S. securities prices.

Several charts are presented depicting the performance of municipal bond market in the U.S. for the week ending May 5, 2006. The charts illustrates and provides information on the period's bond market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, municipal market data general obligation yields, and bond buyer indexes.

Presents charts depicting statistics on the U.S. bond market as of November 15, 2005. Short-term tax-exempt yields; Securities prices; Municipal market total returns.

Presents the charts and a graph depicting the bond market indicators in the U.S. as of November 2005. Compilation of weekly municipal bond yields; Auction of discount bills by the Treasury Department; Prices for municipal bonds.

Presents charts and graph depicting economic indicators in the U.S. bond market as of October 2005. Short-term tax-exempt yields; Securities prices; Municipal market data general obligation yields.

Presents charts depicting the market indicators in the U.S. as of September 19, 2005. Details of the short-term tax-exempt yields; Inclusion of the municipal market data general obligation yields; Value of visible supply.

Presents charts and graph depicting the bond market indicators in the U.S. as of September 2005. Assessment of the short-term tax-exempt bond yields; Prices for Treasury bills; Consideration of Merrill Lynch bond indexes.

Presents charts depicting economic indicators including bonds and securities in the bond market in the U.S.

Presents charts and graphs depicting economic indicators in the U.S. as of September 2005. Short-term tax-exempt yields; Securities prices; Municipal market data general obligation yields.

Presents charts depicting the performance of bonds in the bond market and other economic indicators in the U.S.

Presents charts and graph depicting economic indicators in the U.S. as of September 2005. Short-term tax-exempt yields, Securities prices; Municipal market data general obligation yields.

Presents charts depicting indicators in the U.S. bond market as of August 31, 2005. Securities prices; Municipal market data general obligations yields; Municipal bond index; New-issue balances.

Presents charts and graphs depicting economic indicators in the bond market in the U.S. as of August 2005. Short-term tax-exempt yields; Securities prices; Municipal market data general obligation yields.

Presents charts and graphs depicting the bond market statistics in the U.S. as of June 9, 2005. Short-term tax-exempt yields; Prices of U.S. securities; Municipal market-data general obligation yields.

Presents charts depicting economic indicators on the bond market related to bonds in the U.S.