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The article reports on the alternative of buying closed-end municipal bonds in the U.S. due to the global risks posed by the decline of yields of municipal bonds as their value increases. It is inferred that closed-end municipal fund can address the income dilemma because they use leverage and they trade at discounts to net asset value. The anticipated rise of municipal issuance driven by sustainable demand is noted.

The article focuses on the stock market in the U.S. from 2014-2015. It discusses an increase in interest rates imposed by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on December 14, 2015, the U.S. monetary policy, and an encouragement to investors to acquire risky assets such as corporate bonds and equities. The article also discusses the sharp increase in bond yields and its effect in the U.S. economic activity.

Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten on Wednesday sold its largest bond in nearly two years, as underlying rate dynamics allowed the issuer to offer a juicy spread over US Treasuries and an attractive yield to investors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Top-quality municipal bonds were mixed at mid-session, according to traders, as the market prepared for this week's $6.7 billion new issue calendar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal bond traders are putting the finishing touches on the week as no major bond sales are set to price in the primary on Thursday and muni yields are expected to remain in a tight range ahead of the long holiday weekend. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The municipal bond market was taking a rest on Friday after a hefty week of issuance as participants geared up to see next week's new issue slate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that prices of top-rated U.S. municipal bonds finished stronger on November 23, 2015 with the first of the week's paltry new issue coming to market. Topics covered include how the yield on the 10-year benchmark municipal general obligation dropped by one basis point to 2.95 percent from 2.06 percent on November 20, 2015, while the 30-year yield was off to 3.00 percent from 3.01 percent.

The article reports on the prices of the municipal bonds in the U.S. as of October 2015, citing that the price ended a strong high-rate with the decrease in yields, according to the traders.

The article reports that prices of top-rated municipal bonds in the U.S. had little change when trading closed on September 3, 2015 as the primary market lacked any major bond deal. The yield on the 10-year benchmark municipal general obligation was unchanged at 2.19% on September 2. Also included are statistical information on Treasury prices, 10-year municipal to Treasury ratio and tax-exempt money market funds. The likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year is discussed.

Prices of top-rated municipal bonds finished mixed on Thursday, according to traders, as yields on some maturities were unchanged to as much as one basis point stronger. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal bond market traders will be awaiting the second wave of new supply on Wednesday, as large deals from New York, Florida and Hawaii and are slated to come to market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal bond traders were awaiting the pricings of some hefty new issues, led by deals in California and Indiana. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that prices of top-shelf municipal bonds in the U.S. closed lower on June 26, 2015 with yields on some maturities rising by as much as four basis points. Topics mentioned include how the yield on the 10-year benchmark muni general obligation rose by two basis points to 2.34 percent from 2.32 percent on June 25, 2015, while the yield on the 30-year GO rose by four basis points to 3.34 percent.

The article reports on the steady prices of municipal bonds in the U.S. at mid-season as of June 25, 2015. The yield on the 10-year benchmark muni general obligation in the secondary market remains unchanged at 2.32 percent. The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board posted 43,642 trades on volume of 12.229 billion dollars. The 30-day visible supply, however, has decreased from 2.65 billion to 7.32 billion dollars.

The article reports on the U.S. municipal bond market that will wait for the pricing of Washington, D.C.'s general obligation bonds and the sale of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), and that traders will also be watching on bond yields on June 4, 2015. It notes the increase of yield of the 10-year benchmark mini general obligation and the tax-exempt money market funds that experienced outflows. A report from Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board for June 3, 2015 is also noted.

The article reports on the prices of top-rated municipal bonds in the U.S. which declined in the week ended March 13, 2015 and the bond supply totaling 8.2 billion dollars expected for the next week. Data provided shows the yield on the 10-year and 30-year benchmark municipal general obligation (GO) bonds, yield on two-year and 10-year Treasury notes, negotiated bond deals in the primary market, most actively quoted issues, most actively traded bond issues, and inflows of tax-Exempt bond funds.

The article offers an outlook on the municipal bond market in the U.S. for the week starting March 16, 2015. Data provided shows several bond sale expected in the primary market and the Treasury bond prices and yield in the secondary market. Figures indicate the inflows of tax-exempt municipal bond funds in the previous week, the Bond Buyer's 30-day visible supply calendar as of March 13, 2015, and the estimated size of municipal bond market in the fourth quarter of 2015.

The article reports the scheduled new issuances of municipal bonds in the U.S. market as of late February 2015 led by the 1.9 billion dollar California general obligation (GO) bond. The California bond will be priced by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Also cited are the scheduled Maryland GO bond sale, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power revenue sale, as well as the ratings by major ratings firm like Fitch Ratings on the bonds.

The article reports on the unchanged prices of top-rated municipal bonds in the U.S. ahead of the upcoming issue slate in February 2015. It notes the steady yield on the 10-year benchmark muni general obligation while the yield on 30-year general obligation (GO) was unchanged at 2.88%. The increase of the 30-day visible supply calendar and the top traded municipal bonds by sector are also tackled.

The article reports on the recovery of the prices of the top-rated municipal bonds in the U.S. in 2015. Topics covered include the implementation of a hybrid approach to get yields from municipal bonds as well as the benefits of investors from public-private partnerships. Also mentioned is the presence of equity investors in the country.

The article reports on the prices of municipal bonds issued in the U.S. as of February 2015. Topics include the two basis points increased registered by yields on some maturities, the pricing given to the big Trinity Health and Santee Cooper deals in the negotiated sector, and the value of consolidated transportation bonds sold by the Maryland Department of Transportation in the competitive arena.

The weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, fell two basis points to 4.39% in the week ending Nov. 20 from 4.41% in the previous week.üü [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]